security event
nounverified·updated Aug 28, 2026
An occurrence, arising from actual or attempted unauthorized access or use by internal or external parties, that impairs or could impair the availability, integrity, or confidentiality of information or systems: result in unauthorized disclosure or theft of information or other assets; or cause damage to systems.
Framework senses
- §1
- The unauthorized access to a facility or to information. A breach of established security systems.
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- §1
- An event that potentially compromises the confidentiality, integrity, availability, or accountability of an information system.
- §1 · glossary
- An occurrence, arising from actual or attempted unauthorized access or use by internal or external parties, that impairs or could impair the availability, integrity, or confidentiality of information or systems: result in unauthorized disclosure or theft of information or other assets; or cause damage to systems.Attribution from the CKI glossary mapping stage (glossary)
- §1 · legacy_primary
- An event that potentially compromises the confidentiality, integrity, availability, or accountability of an information system.DR-088 backfill from the noun definition column