security threat

Definitions

A potential cause of an unwanted incident that may result in harm to a system, organization, or individual.

Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact assets through unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, or modification.

Examples

The government issued a warning regarding a potential security threat to the nation's power grid.

Outdated software can leave your computer vulnerable to a serious security threat.

The company implemented new protocols to mitigate every possible security threat to its database.

Synonyms

danger hazard peril risk menace vulnerability exposure

Antonyms

safety protection security defense safeguard immunity stability