Incidents: An event that poses a potential threat to the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an organization’s information or systems. Incidents can include data breaches, malware infections, or phishing attacks. Organizations need processes to identify and respond to incidents to prevent or minimize potential damage. Incidents can also refer to any event that hinders a service or a company’s goals, not limited to cybersecurity.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D4: Security Operations | SSCP D4: Incident Response and Recovery
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