der Sicherheitsvorfall
Translation
security incident
Examples
Es gab einen ernsten Sicherheitsvorfall.
There was a serious security incident.
Nach den Sicherheitsvorfällen wurden die Regeln verschärft.
After the security incidents, the rules were tightened.
Grammar Patterns
there is/was ((a security incident)) There was a serious security incident.
Similar Words
Zwischenfall (incident), Störfall (breakdown, incident), Ereignis (event)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sicherheit' (security) and 'Vorfall' (incident). 'Vorfall' comes from 'vorfallen' (to occur).
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'falls before' ('vor' + 'fall') your eyes regarding security - an incident.