Primary definition
An occurrence (e.g., an auditable event or flag) considered to have potential security implications to the system or its environment that may require further action (noting, investigating, or reacting).
Also known assecurity event · security incident · sec event · sec incident · auditable event · security-related event
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 10, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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An occurrence (e.g., an auditable event or flag) considered to have potential security implications to the system or its environment that may require further action (noting, investigating, or reacting).
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Security Relevant Event. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/security-relevant-event
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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