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ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity 2026 outline · Domain 1: Security principles

Risk terms: asset, threat, vulnerability, likelihood, impact

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

Security exists to manage risk, so you need precise words for the pieces of a risk. The CC exam uses these terms carefully and will test whether you can tell them apart in a short scenario.

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