### Question
How does the law define security incident?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 5727*, **security incident** is defined as:

> an event that has, or could have, resulted in loss or damage to Department assets, or sensitive information, or an action that breaches Department security procedures

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5727*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 57-RECORDS AND INVESTIGATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-INFORMATION SECURITY**

