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Distinguish between vulnerabilities and threats. Provide examples that illustrate these distinctions. In what way are vulnerabilities and threats related to consequences of the threats that are carried out?

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This solution distinguishes between vulnerabilities and threats. The two elements are discussed in relation to mutual consequences and examples are also provided.

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Vulnerabilities are areas where the company is vulnerable, or susceptible to threats. A threat is an actual action that has taken place against the company or that has been initiated outside of the company and is viewed by management as a high risk to viability. When we are vulnerable, ...

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