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Record 1 2000-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
DEF

A risk which results from the failure of or the lack of protective measures.

OBS

As opposed to "active risk."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Risque informatique dont l'éventualité ne peut être imputable qu'à la défaillance ou à l'insuffisance des mécanismes de protection mis en place.

OBS

Par opposition à «risque actif».

Spanish

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