Threat
The definitions of "Threat" and "Hazard" are very similar, so maybe the terms do not need to be distinguished. A CI-specific usage example for the above terms can be found on the "Hazard" entry.
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Definitions
Official European Definition
Any indication, circumstance, or event with the potential to disrupt or destroy critical infrastructure, or any element thereof (????)
Other International Definitions
National Definitions
US Definition
A natural or manmade occurrence, individual, entity, or action that has or indicates the potential to harm life, information, operations, the environment, and/or property. [1]
Standard Definition
ISO/PAS 22399:2007
Potential cause of an unwanted incident, which may result in harm to individuals, a system or organization, the environment or the community [2].
ISO/IEC 27000:2014
Potential cause of an unwanted incident, which may result in harm to a system or organization [3].
See also
Notes
- ↑ DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010
- ↑ ISO/PAS 22399:2007 Societal security - Guideline for incident preparedness and operational continuity management.
- ↑ ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology -- Security techniques -- Information security management systems -- Overview and vocabulary
