Security Basics Interview Notes

The document outlines key concepts in security, including definitions of security, vulnerability, threat, hazardous materials, and risk. It explains the formula for calculating risk and describes various types of risk assessments. Additionally, it differentiates between threats and vulnerabilities, providing examples for clarity.

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Security Basics – Interview Notes

1. Security
Protection of people, property, data, or systems from harm, loss, or unauthorized access.
Example: CCTV, passwords, fire alarms.

2. Vulnerability
A weakness or gap that can be exploited by a threat. Example: Weak password, unlocked
door.

3. Threat
Any event or person that can cause harm by exploiting a vulnerability. Example: Hacker,
fire, virus.

4. Hazardous
Something dangerous or likely to cause harm or injury. Example: Flammable materials,
chemicals.

5. Risk
The chance of a threat exploiting a vulnerability causing damage or loss. Formula: Risk =
Threat × Vulnerability × Impact.

6. Types of Risk Assessment

Qualitative Based on experience (low/medium/high).
Quantitative Uses numbers/data.
Generic Common hazards for similar tasks.
Site-specific For a particular location or job.
Dynamic Real-time assessment during changing conditions.

7. Difference Between Threat and Vulnerability

Threat Vulnerability
Potential cause of harm Weakness that allows harm
External or internal Internal flaw
Example: Hacker Example: Weak password

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6. Types of Risk Assessment

7. Difference Between Threat and Vulnerability

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