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.
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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