Impairment: Any issue or condition that disrupts the optimal functioning of a system, application, or network. Causes can range from hardware failures and software bugs to malicious attacks and network congestion. Security protocols aim to identify and resolve impairments to maintain system reliability and availability.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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