Threat event

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

An event or situation that has the potential for causing undesirable consequences or impact.

Framework senses

3 senses across 3 frameworks

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: Any event during which a threat element/actor acts against an asset in a manner that has the potential to directly result in harm

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: An event or situation that has the potential for causing undesirable consequences or impact.

NIST SP 800-301 senseview framework →

§1: An event or situation that has the potential for causing undesirable consequences or impact.