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Security breach

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A security event that results in unauthorized access of data, applications, services, networks, or devices by bypassing underlying security mechanisms.

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Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
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A security event that results in unauthorized access of data, applications, services, networks, or devices by bypassing underlying security mechanisms.