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Incident

(IS) Assessed occurrence having actual or potentially adverse effects on an information system. (COMSEC) Occurrence that potentially jeopardizes the security of COMSEC material or the secure electrical transmission of national security information. An unusual occurrence or breach in the security of a computer system. An event that has actual or potentially adverse effects on an information system. A computer security incident can result from a computer virus, other malicious code, intruder, terrorist, unauthorized insider act, malfunction, etc. The occurrence of a system intrusion.


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Individual designated by proper authority to be responsible for the receipt, transfer, accounting, safeguarding, and destruction of COMSEC material assigned to a COMSEC account. Person designated by proper authority to be responsible for the receipt, transfer, accounting, safeguarding, and destruction of COMSec material assigned to a COMSec account.
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(COMSEC) Measures and controls taken to deny unauthorized individuals information derived from telecommunications and to ensure the authenticity of such telecommunications. Communications security includes cryptosecurity, transmission security, emission security, and physical security of COMSEC material.
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An irregularity possibly indicative of a security breach, an attempt to breach security, or of noncompliance with security standards, policy, or procedures.
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Administrative entity, identified by an account number, used to maintain accountability, custody, and control of COMSEC material. Administrative entity, identified by an account number, used to maintain accountability, custody, and control of COMSec material.
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The incident, occurrence, or event when a risk becomes a reality and a breach, attack, penetration, or intrusion has occurred that may or may not result in loss, damage, or disclosure of assets.
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