To make better cybersecurity-related decisions a senior FBI official
recommends considering a simple algebraic equation: risk = threat x
vulnerability x consequence; rather than solely focusing on threat
vectors and actors. READ MORE
Each factor is important, Steven Chabinsky, deputy assistant director at the FBI's Cyber Division, said during a panel discussion at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Homeland Security Conference in Washington.
Chabinsky said the risk model is compelling is because risk drops down to zero if any of those three elements or variables is zero. He said the risk model is the first place he goes when he needs to step back strategically.
Each factor is important, Steven Chabinsky, deputy assistant director at the FBI's Cyber Division, said during a panel discussion at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Homeland Security Conference in Washington.
Chabinsky said the risk model is compelling is because risk drops down to zero if any of those three elements or variables is zero. He said the risk model is the first place he goes when he needs to step back strategically.
