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I'd say it's more of an incredibly large vulnerability, but in this case it may be the same thing. No matter if it's called a threat or a vulnerability, hopefu
by GenerWork 1y ago
I'd say it's more of an incredibly large vulnerability, but in this case it may be the same thing.
No matter if it's called a threat or a vulnerability, hopefully this'll spur more action towards moving away from China for raw earths and magnets.
- LPisGood 1y agoI’ve never understood the attempt to draw a difference between threat and a vulnerability. I’ve done offensive security work and worked on defensive security systems professionally. It seems to me like there’s a certain less technical side of computer security that cares a little too much about making definitions and checkboxes - when I get asked in an interview if I think threats or vulnerabilities are a bigger issue I know that job is not a good fit.
- tw04 1y agoA vulnerability is a known potential weakness in a system. A threat is someone telling you they’re going to exploit the known weakness.
- GauntletWizard 1y agoAnd China has always been a threat.
- KPGv2 1y agoNot always. Just recently.
- petersellers 1y agoThey are different things, so it makes sense to have two different terms to describe two different (but related) ideas. Your example interview question doesn't make much sense to me, though.
- bigfatkitten 1y agoThreat = intent + opportunity + capability. The vulnerability is the opportunity.
- cutemonster 1y agoAt the same time, wouldn't a bright adversary hide their intent and capabilities?
- bigfatkitten 1y agoYes. Capability protection is everything for intelligence services.
- Buttons840 1y agoI didn't know there was a difference, I was just sticking with the term used in the title.