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Likelihood of Occurrence

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

In Information Assurance risk analysis, a weighted factor based on a subjective analysis of the probability that a given threat is capable of exploiting a given vulnerability.

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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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In Information Assurance risk analysis, a weighted factor based on a subjective analysis of the probability that a given threat is capable of exploiting a given vulnerability.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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In Information Assurance risk analysis, a weighted factor based on a subjective analysis of the probability that a given threat is capable of exploiting a given vulnerability.