GIAC GCIH Exam - Topic 1 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIH exam

Question #: 29
Topic #: 1

Which of the following statements about threats are true?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

AA threat is a weakness or lack of safeguard that can be exploited by vulnerability, thus causing
harm to the information systems or networks.

BA threat is a potential for violation of security which exists when there is a circumstance, capability, action, or event that could breach security and cause harm.

CA threat is a sequence of circumstances and events that allows a human or other agent to cause an information-related misfortune by exploiting vulnerability in an IT product.

DA threat is any circumstance or event with the potential of causing harm to a system in the form of destruction, disclosure, modification of data, or denial of service.

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Suggested Answer: B, C, D

by Devora at Sep 17, 2024, 05:42 PM

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Dortha

6 months ago

I thought threats were more about actions than just circumstances.

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Marylou

6 months ago

Option D covers it all, can't argue with that!

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Tiara

6 months ago

Wait, isn't a threat just a vulnerability?

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Serina

7 months ago

I agree, option B is spot on!

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Yuki

7 months ago

A threat is definitely a potential for violation of security.

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Lonna

7 months ago

I remember discussing that threats can lead to various types of harm, so I think option C could also be valid, but I'm not completely confident.

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Mitzie

7 months ago

I recall a practice question that mentioned threats as events that could exploit vulnerabilities, so I feel like option D might be correct too.

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Yvonne

8 months ago

I'm not too sure about option A. I thought threats were more about potential harm rather than just weaknesses.

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Taryn

8 months ago

I think option B sounds right because it talks about the potential for a security breach, which is how I remember threats being defined.

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Kimberely

8 months ago

This is a good question to test our understanding of threats. I'll review the options carefully and choose the ones that most accurately and completely describe the concept.

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Rhea

8 months ago

I'm a bit confused by option C. It seems to be talking about a specific sequence of events leading to a threat, rather than just defining what a threat is. I'm not sure if I should select that one.

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Becky

8 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. Options A, B, and D all capture the key aspects of what a threat is - the potential for harm or violation of security. I'll select those.

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Shenika

8 months ago

Hmm, the wording of these options is a bit tricky. I need to make sure I understand the nuances between them before selecting the correct answers.

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Cassi

8 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question on threats. I'll carefully read through each option and select the ones that accurately describe what a threat is.

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Geraldo

8 months ago

I'd say the complexity to automate is the most problematic. With all those different components and requirements, it's going to be a real test of my skills.

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