A(n) __________ is an action, device, procedure, or technique that reduces a threat, a vulnerability, or an attack by eliminating or preventing it, by minimizing the harm it can cause, or by discovering and reporting it so that correct action can be taken.
A) attack
B) countermeasure
C) adversary
D) protocol

Question

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A countermeasure is specifically designed to reduce a threat or vulnerability, either by preventing it from happening in the first place, minimizing the impact of a successful attack, or detecting and reporting it quickly so that action can be taken to address the problem. The other options (attack, adversary, and protocol) do not fit the definition given in the question.

A(n) __________ Is an Action, Device, Procedure, or Technique That