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Application & OT Security · Foundational

Weakest Link

A system is only as secure as its weakest component, so defenses should be balanced.

Definition

Attackers target the least protected path, such as an unpatched admin portal or a password reset flow, rather than the strongest control. Threat modeling and attack surface analysis help identify the weakest links.

Example

Strong login MFA is undermined by a password reset flow that only asks for a birth date.

Exam tip

Look for the unprotected alternate path in scenario questions.

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