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Spillage

Spillage: Security incident that results in the transfer of classified information onto an information system not authorized to store or process that…

Also known as: Data Breach

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Data BreachData Spill
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Definition

Security incident that results in the transfer of classified information onto an information system not authorized to store or process that information.

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Definition 2

Faking the sending address of a transmission to gain illegal [unauthorized] entry into a secure system.

Source: NICCS GlossaryType: standard
Definition 3

Synonym(s): data spill, data breach

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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NICCS Glossary
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The Cyber Glossary
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