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Glossary: Physical and Wireless Vectors, and Vulnerabilities

Threat vector

Also written: vector, vectors

The path an attacker uses to reach a target, such as a PLC network, a door or a radio signal. The vulnerability is the weak spot at the end of that path.

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Related terms

VulnerabilityAttack surfacePhysical-based vectorSignal-based vector