Practical Internet of Things Security - Second Edition

Vulnerability

Vulnerability is the term we use to identify a weakness, either in the design, integration, or operation of a system or device. Vulnerabilities are ever present, and countless new ones are discovered every day. Many online databases and web portals now provide us with automated updates on newly discovered vulnerabilities. The following diagram shows the relationships between each of these concepts:

Vulnerabilities may be deficiencies in a device's physical protection (for example, weaknesses in a device's casing, enabling it to be easily tampered with), software quality, configuration, and the suitability of communication protocol ...