vulnerabilities

Definitions

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Weaknesses in a system, such as a computer network or security protocol, that can be exploited by a threat actor.

Examples

The security audit revealed several critical vulnerabilities in the company's network infrastructure.

Understanding the emotional vulnerabilities of others is a key component of developing deep empathy.

Synonyms

weaknesses susceptibilities frailties defenselessness exposure flaws shortcomings

Antonyms

strengths resilience invulnerability security fortitude protection robustness