It is understandable that security would be beefed up for the Sochi Olympics, but just how much of a possibility is it that an act of terror happens?

According to a poll conducted by CNN, 57 percent of Americans believe that a terrorist attack is likely at the Olympic Games in Sochi. CNN also found out in via polls that Russian president Vladimir Putin is one of the least popular foreign leaders in the United States.

The United States' director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Matthew Olsen, talked about the approach the Americans have been taking to help Russia in preventing any potential attacks.

"There are a number of specific threats of varying degrees of credibility that we're tracking," he said, via CNN. "And we're working very closely with the Russians and with other partners to monitor any threats we see and to disrupt those."

Although the spotlight will be on Sochi, he also said that the focus has to also remain in other areas as well.

"We think the greater danger from a terrorist perspective is in potential for attacks to occur outside of the actual venues for the Games themselves, in the area surrounding Sochi or outside of Sochi in the region."

The White House announced that the United States' president was briefed earlier this week on the plan for the Americans in helping to keep things safe in Sochi.

"He was assured by his team that they are taking all appropriate steps regarding the safety of Americans. He directed them to continue to work closely with the Russian government and other partners toward a secure and successful Sochi Games, and to review carefully and act on any new information that might affect the security of the Games," the White House said.

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