What is an example of a security incident?

The correct answer is B. A member of staff loses a laptop. Losing a laptop is a security incident because it represents a potential breach of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data - the laptop may contain sensitive personal or organizational information that could fall into unauthorized hands. Security incidents are…

Information security incident management

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Options

AThe lighting in the department no longer works.
BA member of staff loses a laptop.
CYou cannot set the correct fonts in your word processing software.
DA file is saved under an incorrect name.

How the community answered

(49 responses)

A
6% (3)
B
80% (39)
C
2% (1)
D
12% (6)

Explanation

Losing a laptop is a security incident because it represents a potential breach of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data - the laptop may contain sensitive personal or organizational information that could fall into unauthorized hands. Security incidents are events that threaten information security, not general IT or operational inconveniences.

Why the distractors are wrong:

A (lighting) - a facilities/maintenance issue, not related to information security
C (fonts) - a software usability problem with no security implications
D (incorrect filename) - a minor user error that doesn't expose, compromise, or risk data

Memory tip: Ask yourself "Does this put data or systems at risk?" If yes, it's a security incident. A lost laptop = lost data control. Broken lights, font bugs, and file naming errors pose no threat to information assets.

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