CertNexus Certified Cyber Secure Coder (CSC) — Question 61

A common formula used to calculate risk is: _____________ + Threats + Vulnerabilities = Risk. Which of the following represents the missing factor in this formula?

Answer options

• A. Exploits
• B. Security
• C. Asset
• D. Probability

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Asset, as it represents the valuable items or resources that are at risk. The other options, while related to security concepts, do not directly fit into the standard risk formula as they do not encompass the foundational element of what is being protected.