| Publisher | Perimeter eSecurity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Date added | 01 Oct 2007 | |
| Topics | Security Standards, Security Management, Security Tools, Intrusion Detection Systems, Best Practices | ||
| Downloads | 82 | ||
As financial organizations delve into the increasingly-regulated world of information security, they often confront many terms that seem indistinguishable. What is the difference between a risk, a threat, a vulnerability and an exploit? Which product or solution can be employed to address my institution's information security and compliance needs?
This paper provides some clarity on the first question - namely what kinds of risks should a financial institution be concerned with. In the process, it should help to offer an answer to the second question, one of aligning concerns with solutions.
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