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Glossary: Security+ Exam Prep 3: Practice Exams

SLE (single loss expectancy)

Also written: SLE

The loss from one event: asset value × exposure factor. For example, $50,000 × 20% = $10,000.

Where the book teaches it

Related terms

ALE (annualized loss expectancy)exposure factorARO (annualized rate of occurrence)