The FREE Cybersecurity Glossary by Thor Pedersen!

IT Incident: Any unexpected or undesirable event that threatens the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an organization's systems or data. Incidents can range from unauthorized access and system outages to data breaches, and part of effective incident response is prompt detection, assessment, containment, eradication, and recovery.

IT Infrastructure: The composite hardware, software, network resources, and services required for the existence, operation, and management of an enterprise's operational environment. The infrastructure serves as the foundation for delivering services essential for the organization, which must be designed, managed, and secured to effectively support business activities.

IT investment dashboard: An IT investment dashboard is a visual tool that provides executives and stakeholders with quick access to key metrics regarding IT investments. It allows for real-time monitoring of financial performance, project status, and alignment with strategic objectives. Dashboards facilitate informed decisions by displaying trends, identifying issues, and highlighting opportunities within the IT portfolio.

IT-related incident: An event or occurrence that impacts the availability, confidentiality, or integrity of an organization's information technology systems. It can be caused by natural disasters, cyber-attacks, human error, or equipment failure. It is used in incident response and disaster recovery planning. Examples include a ransomware attack, a power outage, or a server crash.

IT risk: The potential for loss or harm related to technical infrastructure or the use of technology within an organization. IT risk encompasses a variety of threats, such as cybersecurity breaches, data loss, and system failures, and requires comprehensive management strategies.

IT risk issue: An IT risk issue is a previously identified or new risk that requires immediate attention because it presents a clear and present danger to an organization's IT environment. It is critical for risk management plans to address and remediate these issues promptly to prevent or mitigate adverse impacts on operations and security.