Defined term
Attack
Attack: An attempt to gain unauthorized access to system services, resources, or information, or an attempt to compromise system integrity, availability, or…
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Cybersecurity
Definition
An attempt to gain unauthorized access to system services, resources, or information, or an attempt to compromise system integrity, availability, or confidentiality.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Any kind of malicious activity that attempts to collect, disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy information system resources or the information itself.
Sources
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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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