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Exposure

Exposure: The condition of being unprotected, thereby allowing access to information or access to capabilities that an attacker can use to enter a system or…

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The condition of being unprotected, thereby allowing access to information or access to capabilities that an attacker can use to enter a system or network.

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Definition 2

Definition: The condition of being unprotected, thereby allowing access to information or access to capabilities that an attacker can use to enter a system or network. (Adapted from: NCSD glossary) (NICCS)

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NICCS Glossary
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