Exfiltration

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

The transfer of data from an information system.

Source: March 2020 CSC ReportType: external

Definition 3

Unauthorized transfer of information from an information system. A data breach of an election system may lead to the exfiltration of PII data.

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external

Definition 4

Definition: The unauthorized transfer of information from an information system. (From: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4) (NICCS)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Definition 5

The transfer, either electronically or physically, of information from a victim system by a threat actor without the data owner’s permission.

Source: ODNI Cyber Threats to Elections LexiconType: external