Types of Security Incidents

Understanding different incident types helps organizations prepare appropriate response strategies:

Malware Infections: Including viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware that compromise system integrity Data Breaches: Unauthorized access to sensitive information, whether customer data, intellectual property, or financial records Denial of Service (DoS): Attacks that overwhelm systems to prevent legitimate access Insider Threats: Malicious or negligent actions by employees or contractors Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): Sophisticated, long-term intrusions by skilled adversaries Web Application Attacks: SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other exploits targeting web services Physical Security Breaches: Unauthorized physical access to systems or facilities