Threat
Threat: Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations, (including mission, functions, image, or reputation),…
Definition
Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations, (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation through an information system via unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation through an information system via unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service.
- Definition 3
An event or condition that has the potential for causing harm.
- Definition 4
A circumstance or event that has or indicates the potential to exploit vulnerabilities and to adversely impact (create adverse consequences for) organizational operations, organizational assets (including information and information systems), individuals, other organizations, or society.
- Definition 5
Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation through an information system via unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service. (SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-27; SP 800-60; SP 800- 37; CNSSI-4009 The potential source of an adverse event. SOURCE: SP 800-61) (NISTIR)