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cyber event

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A cybersecurity change or occurrence that may have an impact on organizational operations (including mission, capabilities, or reputation).

Framework senses

CPMI-IOSCO Guidance on Cyber Resilience for Financial Market Infrastructures1 senseview framework →
§1
An observable occurrence in an information system or network.
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
§1
A cybersecurity change or occurrence that may have an impact on organizational operations (including mission, capabilities, or reputation).