Reducing Risks with Security
Get an overview of how to reduce the risks in web security.
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There are several measures that can be taken to reduce the risks associated with security, including:
Risk assessment
Risk assessment is the process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing the risks that a system or organization faces. Risk assessment involves identifying the potential threats to a system or organization, assessing the likelihood and impact of those threats, and determining the appropriate level of risk acceptance or mitigation.
A risk assessment might identify the risk of a data breach due to a vulnerability in a web application, assess the likelihood and impact of such a breach, and determine the appropriate level of risk acceptance or mitigation based on the sensitivity of the data and cost of mitigation.
Risk mitigation
Risk mitigation is the process of implementing measures to reduce the likelihood or impact of identified risks. Risk mitigation can involve a variety of measures, such as implementing controls or safeguards, implementing security policies and procedures, or implementing disaster recovery or business ...