If unauthorised persons are able to break in to a building or individual rooms in a building,
then the organisation may be subject to various other threats as a consequence. Such threats
include the theft or manipulation of information or IT systems, for example. When well_x0002_planned attacks are conducted, the amount of time the perpetrator has to pursue their goal is
decisive.
In many cases, the perpetrators want to steal valuable IT components or other goods which
can be easily sold. However, the goal of a burglary may also be to access confidential
information, carry out manipulation or disrupt business processes, for example.
Several different types of damage may thus occur if premises are entered without
authorisation:
• Property damage can also result from the very act of unauthorised intrusion, Windows
or doors are forced opened and damaged, which means they need to be repaired or
replaced.
• Stolen, damaged or destroyed devices or components must be repaired or replaced.
• Damage may be caused if the confidentiality, integrity or availability of information or
applications is violated.
Examples:
• Vandalism
• When breaking in to a company at a week end, minor damage was caused to a window
as it was forced open. It initially appeared as though only a coffee cash box and some
small items of furniture were stolen. It was later discovered during a routine check that
a central server was cleverly manipulated exactly at the time of the break-in.