Compromise
Compromise: A violation of the security policy of a system such that an unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of sensitive information has…
Definition
A violation of the security policy of a system such that an unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of sensitive information has occurred.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Unauthorized access to a computer, network, data, or system. A group of individuals, usually consisting of security analysts, organized to develop, rec- ommend, and coordinate immediate mitigation actions for containment, eradication, and recovery resulting from computer security incidents. Often a government entity.
- Definition 3
Disclosure of information to unauthorized persons, or a violation of the security policy of a system in which unauthorized intentional or unintentional disclosure, modification, destruction, or loss of an object may have occurred. (SP 800-32) (NISTIR)