Defined term
Work Factor
Work Factor: Estimate of the effort or time needed by a potential perpetrator, with specified expertise and resources, to overcome a protective measure.
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Estimate of the effort or time needed by a potential perpetrator, with specified expertise and resources, to overcome a protective measure.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
An estimate of the effort or time needed by a potential adversary, with specified expertise and resources, to overcome a protective measure.
- Definition 3
Estimate of the effort or time needed by a potential perpetrator, with specified expertise and resources, to overcome a protective measure. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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NICCS Glossary
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The Cyber Glossary
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