Actions taken through the use of computer networks that result in an actual or potentially adverse effect on an information system or the information residing therein.

• A. Cyber incident
• B. Cybersecurity
• C. CPI
• D. Critical Technology

Answer: (A)

The situation described matches a cyber incident. A cyber incident is an event that occurs through computer networks and results in an actual or potentially adverse effect on an information system or the information it contains. It covers actions like intrusions, malware, data breaches, or disruptions that harm or could harm confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data and systems. This concept is about the event itself and its impact, which is why it’s the correct label.

Cybersecurity, by contrast, is the ongoing practice of protecting information systems from such events, not the event itself. CPI and Critical Technology refer to other ideas—CPI might denote a metric or indicator, while Critical Technology points to important assets or components, not an incident.