A risk assessment may also be called a "threat and risk assessment." A "threat" is a harmful act, such as the deployment of a virus or illegal network penetration. A "risk" is the expectation that a threat may succeed and the potential damage that can occur.

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A risk assessment evaluates both the likelihood of a threat occurring and the potential impact, hence it can be referred to as a "threat and risk assessment."

A Risk Assessment May Also Be Called a "Threat and Risk