scusi / it-security-terms-explained.txt

• threat actor = someone who wants to punch you in the face
• threat = the punch being thrown
• vulnerability = your inability to defend against the punch
• risk = the likelihood of getting punched in the face
• acceptable risk = your willingness to be punched in the face

source: https://danielmiessler.com/blog/explaining-threats-threat-actors-vulnerabilities-and-risk-using-a-real-world-scenario/