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1threat actor = someone who wants to punch you in the face
2threat = the punch being thrown
3vulnerability = your inability to defend against the punch
4risk = the likelihood of getting punched in the face
5acceptable risk = your willingness to be punched in the face
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7source: https://danielmiessler.com/blog/explaining-threats-threat-actors-vulnerabilities-and-risk-using-a-real-world-scenario/