Vulnerability (computing) - Classification

Classification

Vulnerabilities are classified according to the asset class they are related to:

  • hardware
    • susceptibility to humidity
    • susceptibility to dust
    • susceptibility to soiling
    • susceptibility to unprotected storage
  • software
    • insufficient testing
    • lack of audit trail
  • network
    • unprotected communication lines
    • insecure network architecture
  • personnel
    • inadequate recruiting process
    • inadequate security awareness
  • site
    • area subject to flood
    • unreliable power source
  • organizational
    • lack of regular audits
    • lack of continuity plans
    • lack of security

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