work factor
Term · Cybersecurity · MLC-T-CYB-004641
An estimate of the effort or time needed by a potential perpetrator with specified expertise and resources to overcome a protective measure.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CYB-004641 |
|---|---|
| Field | Cybersecurity |
| References | CNSSI 4009-2022; NIST CSRC Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "work factor",
"field": "Cybersecurity",
"definition": "An estimate of the effort or time needed by a potential perpetrator with specified expertise and resources to overcome a protective measure.",
"references": [
"CNSSI 4009-2022",
"NIST CSRC Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/work-factor/"
}
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