Difference between revisions of "Vulnerability"
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==== UNISDR ==== | ==== UNISDR ==== | ||
| − | The characteristics and circumstances of a community, [[system]] or [[asset]] that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a [[hazard]] <ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref>. | + | {{definition|The characteristics and circumstances of a community, [[system]] or [[asset]] that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a [[hazard]] <ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref>. }} |
| − | There are many aspects of vulnerability, arising from various physical, social, economic, and environmental factors. Examples may include poor design and construction of buildings, inadequate protection of assets, lack of public information and awareness, limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures, and disregard for wise environmental management. | + | <big>There are many aspects of vulnerability, arising from various physical, social, economic, and environmental factors. Examples may include poor design and construction of buildings, inadequate protection of assets, lack of public information and awareness, limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures, and disregard for wise environmental management. |
| − | Vulnerability varies significantly within a community and over time. This definition identifies vulnerability as a characteristic of the element of interest (community, system or asset) which is independent of its [[exposure]]. However, in common use the word is often used more broadly to include the element’s [[exposure]]. | + | Vulnerability varies significantly within a community and over time. This definition identifies vulnerability as a characteristic of the element of interest (community, system or asset) which is independent of its [[exposure]]. However, in common use the word is often used more broadly to include the element’s [[exposure]].</big> |
=== National Definitions === | === National Definitions === | ||
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==== US Definition ==== | ==== US Definition ==== | ||
| − | A physical feature or operational attribute that renders an entity open to exploitation or susceptible to a given [[hazard]] <ref> [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010]</ref>. | + | {{definition|A physical feature or operational attribute that renders an entity open to exploitation or susceptible to a given [[hazard]] <ref> [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010]</ref>.}} |
===Standard Definition=== | ===Standard Definition=== | ||
==== ISO/IEC 27000:2014 ==== | ==== ISO/IEC 27000:2014 ==== | ||
| − | Weakness of an [[asset]] or [[control]] that can be exploited by one or more [[threat|threats]] <ref name="ISO27000-14"> [http://www.iso.org/iso/home/store/catalogue_ics/catalogue_detail_ics.htm?csnumber=63411 ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology -- Security techniques -- Information security management systems -- Overview and vocabulary]</ref>. | + | {{definition|Weakness of an [[asset]] or [[control]] that can be exploited by one or more [[threat|threats]] <ref name="ISO27000-14"> [http://www.iso.org/iso/home/store/catalogue_ics/catalogue_detail_ics.htm?csnumber=63411 ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology -- Security techniques -- Information security management systems -- Overview and vocabulary]</ref>.}} |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 11:55, 17 June 2014
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Definitions
European Definitions
Other International Definitions
UNISDR
The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard [1].
There are many aspects of vulnerability, arising from various physical, social, economic, and environmental factors. Examples may include poor design and construction of buildings, inadequate protection of assets, lack of public information and awareness, limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures, and disregard for wise environmental management.
Vulnerability varies significantly within a community and over time. This definition identifies vulnerability as a characteristic of the element of interest (community, system or asset) which is independent of its exposure. However, in common use the word is often used more broadly to include the element’s exposure.
National Definitions
US Definition
A physical feature or operational attribute that renders an entity open to exploitation or susceptible to a given hazard [2].
