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information system-related security risks

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Risk

Definition(s):

  Risk that arises through the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or information systems considering impacts to organizational operations and assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1 under Information System-Related Security Risk

  Risk that arises through the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or information systems considering impacts to organizational operations and assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation. A subset of information security risk. See risk.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1

  Risks that arise through the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or information systems and consider impacts to the organization (including assets, mission, functions, image, or reputation), individuals, other organizations, and the Nation.See Risk.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-39 under Information System-Related Security Risks

  Risks that arise through the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or information systems and consider impacts to the organization (including assets, mission, functions, image, or reputation), individuals, other organizations, and the Nation. See Risk.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-137 under Information System-related Security Risks

  The level of impact on organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, or individuals resulting from the operation of an information system given the potential impact of a threat and the likelihood of that threat occurring.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-10B under Risk from FIPS 200
NIST SP 1800-25B under Risk from FIPS 200
NIST SP 1800-26B under Risk from FIPS 200

  A measure of the extent to which an entity is threatened by a potential circumstance or event, and typically a function of: (i) the adverse impacts that would arise if the circumstance or event occurs; and (ii) the likelihood of occurrence.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-161r1 under Risk from NIST SP 800-39
NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1 under Risk