Data Loss

26th December 2019 | Cybrary Data Loss
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Data Loss is the result of unintentionally or accidentally deleting data, forgetting where it is stored, or exposure to an unauthorized party. Data loss is typically better than a data breach, where a breach is stolen information, data loss is mostly the unintentional deleting of data, but it does still include information getting into the wrong hands.

Related Terms: Data Breach, Data Exfiltration, Data Loss Prevention

Source: NICCS Glossary

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