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cyber incident

Definition(s):

  Actions taken through the use of an information system or network that result in an actual or potentially adverse effect on an information system, network, and/or the information residing therein. See incident. See also event, security-relevant event, and intrusion.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015

  Actions taken through the use of an information system or network that result in an actual or potentially adverse effect on an information system, network, and/or the information residing therein.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 2 Rev. 1 from CNSSI 4009-2015
NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 2 [Superseded] from CNSSI 4009-2015