Breach
A breach is an incident where unauthorized access to systems, networks, or data occurs, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information.
What Is Breach
A breach is an incident where unauthorized access to systems, networks, or data occurs, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information. In incident management, it represents a security failure requiring immediate response to contain damage and prevent further unauthorized access.
Example Of Breach
A company discovers unusual database query patterns at 2 AM. Investigation reveals an attacker exploited a vulnerability to access customer payment information. The incident team immediately isolates affected systems, blocks the attacker's access, and begins the process of securing systems and notifying affected customers.