// THREAT DETECTION AND DATA PRIVACY TERM
Compromise
In cybersecurity, a compromise refers to a situation where a system, network, or data has been breached or exposed to an unauthorized party, leading to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability. It means security controls have failed, and an attacker has gained access or control.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A cybersecurity compromise denotes an unauthorized breach event where threat actors successfully exploit vulnerabilities, leading to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability (CIA triad) of an information system, network, or data asset. This state signifies the successful subversion of security controls and unauthorized access or control by an adversary.
BACKGROUND
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for cybersecurity and information technology infrastructure protection. It oversees all levels of the federal government and coordinates with U.S. states to improve cybersecurity against private and nation-state hackers. The CISA is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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- Breach
- Infiltration
- Exploitation
- Hack
- Security incident
- Exposure
- Penetration
USAGE NOTE
The term 'compromise' is frequently used to describe the state of a system or network after a successful attack, often requiring incident response and remediation efforts.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Compromise.
Specializes in incident response, threat intelligence, and security validation, helping organizations detect, investigate, and remediate cyber compromises.
Offers endpoint and cloud security, threat intelligence, and incident response services, focusing on preventing breaches and responding to compromises with its Falcon platform.
Provides a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity products including firewalls, cloud security, and threat detection, aimed at preventing and mitigating network and system compromises.
Develops a wide range of security solutions including Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure Security, and identity protection, designed to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber compromises across hybrid environments.
Offers a leading Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) solutions to help organizations detect, investigate, and respond to security compromises.
Provides AI-powered endpoint, cloud, and identity security solutions for autonomous threat prevention, detection, and response, actively working to prevent and mitigate compromises.
Offers a broad portfolio of security services and products, including QRadar SIEM, threat intelligence, and incident response, to help clients manage and respond to security compromises.
Delivers an extended detection and response (XDR) platform designed to unify security operations, enabling faster detection and remediation of advanced threats and compromises.