---
type: "term"
title: "Central Event"
description: "In the TLCTC Bow Tie model: Loss of Control / System Compromise — the point at which the attacker achieves unauthorized control over the system's behavior, privileges, data, or trust relationships—sufficient to pursue attack objectives."
resource: "tlctc:term:central-event"
tags:
  - "glossary"
---
# Central Event

In the TLCTC Bow-Tie model: **Loss of Control / System Compromise** — the point at which the attacker achieves unauthorized control over the system's behavior, privileges, data, or trust relationships—sufficient to pursue attack objectives. This central event is positioned before outcomes.

**Reference:** §6.3 (Central Event)