Inadvertent disclosure: The accidental release of sensitive information. It is used in data security and privacy regulations to prevent unauthorized access to confidential data. Examples include a careless employee sending an email with personal information to the wrong recipient or a data breach caused by a weak password.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D6: Legal - Risk and Compliance | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D2: Asset Security | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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