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Cyber risks

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Definition

Cyber risks are

“ [r]isks that arise from the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or information systems and reflect the potential adverse impacts to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation.[1] ”
“ the combination of the probability of an event within the realm of networked information systems and the consequences of this event on assets and reputation.[2] ”

Overview

"Cyber risks are a business issue with technical aspects. Cyber risk impacts and is impacted by all areas of the organization."[3]

References

  1. ↑ Report on Securing and Growing the Digital Economy, at 89.
  2. ↑ Partnering for Cyber Resilience: Risk and Responsibility in a Hyperconnected World-Principles and Guidelines, at 14.
  3. ↑ Id.
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