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AP Computer Science Principles: Cybersecurity

Lesson 13.10 Cybersecurity Risk Model-Vulnerabilities

Description

This lesson introduces students to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, focusing on how weaknesses in software, networks, and user behavior can be exploited. Students will explore real-world vulnerabilities using the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and understand how cybersecurity professionals assess and mitigate risks.


Objective

Students will be able to:
- Define vulnerabilities in the context of cybersecurity.
- Identify real-world examples of vulnerabilities using the National Vulnerability Database.
- Analyze the impact of vulnerabilities on cybersecurity risk models.