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As our reliance on digital technology grows, so does the importance of protecting our systems and data against security breaches.<\/strong>
In this article, we explain a security breach and its main characteristics<\/strong>. Let\u2019s get to them!<\/p>\n

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What is a security breach?<\/h2>\n

A security breach occurs when an unauthorized intruder bypasses a system’s security measures and gains access to protected data<\/strong>. Breaches can result from external attacks by hackers or internal actions, such as employees accessing information they don’t have permission for.
In cybersecurity, a security breach can have serious consequences. Individuals’ personal and sensitive data can be stolen and used for malicious purposes, <\/strong>such as identity theft, running phishing campaigns, or financial fraud. Organizations can also suffer significant damages, such as loss of intellectual property, damage to their reputation, and loss of customer trust.
Security breaches can occur in any type of system or network<\/strong>, regardless of the information it contains. This includes, for example, computer networks, database systems, and mobile devices
With the development of the Internet of Things (IoT)<\/strong>, even everyday devices such as refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, or thermostats can be vulnerable to security breaches.
Detecting a security breach is a challenge for organizations.<\/strong> Attackers often use sophisticated techniques to hide their activities so that breaches can go undetected for months or even years. For this reason, companies invest in intrusion detection technologies and tools to monitor their different attack surfaces for suspicious activity and findings.
Once a breach is detected, responding quickly to neutralize or minimize the damage<\/strong> is crucial. This can involve identifying and repairing the exploited vulnerability to taking compromised systems offline and notifying any affected parties.
In many cases, law also requires organizations to report their security breaches to the appropriate authorities.<\/strong>
You may be interested in our publication\u2192 Information Security: 5 Best Practices to Implement in Your Company.<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Types of Prominent Security Breaches<\/h2>\n

Security breaches can lead to a large number of vulnerabilities. <\/strong>Among the highlights are: <\/p>\n

Confidentiality Breach<\/h3>\n

A confidentiality breach is a specific type of security breach that occurs when the confidentiality of data is violated<\/strong>. In terms of cybersecurity, confidentiality refers to the practice of maintaining the privacy of information<\/a>, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access it.
Confidentiality breaches have different causes<\/strong>. An attacker can exploit a cybersecurity system vulnerability <\/a>to access protected data, an employee can lose a device containing sensitive information, or a user can be tricked into revealing their password through a phishing attack.
The consequences of a confidentiality breach<\/strong> are often severe. For an organization, it can lead to loss of competitive advantage, reputational damage, and possible legal penalties for non-compliance with data protection laws due to security breaches, in GDPR. <\/p>\n

Integrity Breach<\/h3>\n

An integrity breach is a specific type of security breach that occurs when the accuracy or consistency of data is altered without authorization<\/strong>. In terms of cybersecurity, integrity refers to ensuring that information is accurate and has not been improperly modified.
Integrity breaches can result from malicious actions, <\/strong>such as a hacker’s attack that alters data, or they can result from unintentional errors, such as a system failure that corrupts data.
When an integrity breach occurs, data that should be trustworthy is no longer trustworthy. Many organizations use hashing techniques and digital signatures to ensure data integrity. <\/strong>These techniques allow organizations to detect any data tampering. However, it is not impossible that even these techniques could be compromised in a cyberattack. <\/p>\n

Availability Breach<\/h3>\n

An availability breach is a specific type of security breach that occurs when data or systems are unavailable to authorized users when needed. <\/strong>Regarding cybersecurity, availability refers to ensuring that systems and data are accessible and functional when needed.
Availability breaches result from various incidents<\/strong>, from system failures and human error to malicious attacks.
The most common attack that causes an availability breach is a denial-of-service (DoS)<\/strong> attack, in which the attacker floods a system with traffic to overload it and make it inaccessible.
Users cannot access systems or data when an availability breach occurs, impacting service and business continuity.<\/strong> Organizations should have disaster recovery and business continuity plans to recover quickly from an availability breach.<\/p>\n

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What should I do if I’m affected by a security breach?<\/h2>\n

When an organization suffers a cybersecurity breach, it needs to act quickly to:<\/p>\n