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Incident
In cybersecurity, an incident refers to a security event that compromises the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information systems or data. It typically involves a violation of security policies or standard security practices.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
An Incident in cybersecurity signifies a confirmed or suspected adverse event within an information system or network that threatens an organization's security posture by violating established security policies, compromising data (confidentiality, integrity, availability), or disrupting operations, thereby necessitating immediate Incident Response protocols.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Security breach
- Cyberattack
- Security event
- Compromise
- Intrusion
- Data breach
- Security violation
USAGE NOTE
The term 'incident' implies a detected event requiring investigation and response, often initiating an organization's incident response plan.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Incident.
Specializes in incident response, threat intelligence, and security validation, helping organizations prepare for, prevent, and respond to cyber incidents.
Offers cloud-native endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response services, focusing on stopping breaches and responding to security incidents.
Provides a comprehensive cybersecurity platform including next-generation firewalls, cloud security, and SOAR capabilities for automating incident response.
Offers a broad portfolio of security services and products, including QRadar for SIEM and SOAR, to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
Develops a wide range of security solutions, including Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) and Defender for Endpoint, crucial for incident detection and response across enterprises.
Known for its SIEM platform (Splunk Enterprise Security) that aggregates and analyzes machine data for security insights, enabling rapid incident detection and investigation.
Provides incident detection and response (IDR) solutions, vulnerability management, and security operations services to help organizations manage and respond to security incidents.
Offers extended detection and response (XDR) solutions, combining endpoint, network, and cloud security with threat intelligence for proactive incident management.
Delivers AI-powered endpoint protection, EDR, and XDR solutions designed to autonomously prevent, detect, and respond to cyber incidents.