The correct answer is asset threats. A threat is any circumstance or event with the potential to cause harm.
The most important reason for identifying threats is to know from what do the assets need protection and what is the likelihood that a threat will occur. Threats cannot be eliminated, but can be anticipated, and safeguards put in place to minimize their impact.
Operations Security provides audit and monitoring for mechanisms, tools and facilities which permit the identification of security events and documentation of subsequent corrective actions.
Source: State of Nebraska - Information Security Systems (ISS) Security Officer Instruction
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