A flaw or weakness in a system's design, implementation, or operation and management that could be exploited to violate the system's security policy is a(n) __________.
A) countermeasure
B) vulnerability
C) adversary
D) risk

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A vulnerability is a weakness in a system's design, implementation, or operation and management that could be exploited to violate the system's security policy. A countermeasure is a measure taken to address a security risk. An adversary is a person or group that poses a threat to a system's security. Risk is the likelihood of a threat exploiting a vulnerability, causing harm or damage to a system.

A Flaw or Weakness in a System's Design, Implementation, or Operation