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Glossary Term Security Breach

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What is Security Breach?

A security breach refers to an incident where an unauthorized individual gains access to confidential information or resources in a system, network, or application.

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Understanding Security Breach

A security breach refers to an incident where an unauthorized individual gains access to a system, network, or application, bypassing security measures to steal, tamper with, or compromise sensitive data or resources. This unauthorized access can lead to theft of personal information, financial loss, disruption of services, or other detrimental impacts on an organization or individual.

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