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Definition(s):

the potential for the occurrence of an adverse event if no mitigating action istaken (i.e., the potential for any applicable threat to exploit a system vulnerability). (See Acceptable Risk, Residual Risk, and Minimum Level of Protection.)
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-16

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