Contamination: In the context of security, contamination refers to the unintentional introduction or infiltration of unwanted elements, such as malware or erroneous data, into a system or network. This can lead to data corruption, system disruption, or other adverse effects that may compromise the integrity and reliability of the system.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D2: Asset Security | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D4: Incident Response and Recovery
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