Disruption

 Definition(s):

An event that interrupts normal business, functions, operations, or processes, whether anticipated (e.g., hurricane, political unrest) or unanticipated (e.g., a blackout, terror attack, technology failure, or earthquake). ASIS Editor’s Note: A disruption can be caused by either positive or negative factors that will disrupt normal functions, operations, or processes.

 Source: ASIS