Which factors comprise CVT?

Which factors comprise CVT?

• A. Criticality, Vulnerability, Threat
• B. Vulnerability, Threat, Countermeasures
• C. Criticality, Threat, Probability
• D. Criticality, Frequency, Threat

Answer: (A)

CVT is a risk framework that looks at three dimensions of an asset or system: how important it is (criticality), how susceptible it is to being compromised (vulnerability), and the likelihood of an attack or hazard occurring (threat). Criticality measures the impact to mission or operations if the asset is affected; a highly critical asset carries a high potential loss. Vulnerability reflects weaknesses or gaps in defenses that could be exploited; greater vulnerability means higher chances of a successful adverse event. Threat represents the presence and capability of an adversary or hazard that could exploit those weaknesses; a credible threat increases risk. Together, these three elements explain why risk can be high: an asset that is very important, has exploitable weaknesses, and faces a real threat poses greater risk than any of those factors alone. Countermeasures, while essential for reducing risk, are actions taken to address vulnerabilities or deter threats and are not part of the CVT trio itself. Probability or frequency relate to likelihood but are not the three factors that CVT defines.

CVT is a risk framework that looks at three dimensions of an asset or system: how important it is (criticality), how susceptible it is to being compromised (vulnerability), and the likelihood of an attack or hazard occurring (threat). Criticality measures the impact to mission or operations if the asset is affected; a highly critical asset carries a high potential loss. Vulnerability reflects weaknesses or gaps in defenses that could be exploited; greater vulnerability means higher chances of a successful adverse event. Threat represents the presence and capability of an adversary or hazard that could exploit those weaknesses; a credible threat increases risk.

Together, these three elements explain why risk can be high: an asset that is very important, has exploitable weaknesses, and faces a real threat poses greater risk than any of those factors alone. Countermeasures, while essential for reducing risk, are actions taken to address vulnerabilities or deter threats and are not part of the CVT trio itself. Probability or frequency relate to likelihood but are not the three factors that CVT defines.