Set of mathematically expressed rules for rendering data unintelligible by executing a series of conversions controlled by a key.

Convert enciphered text to plain text by means of a cryptographic system.

A program that specializes in detecting both malware and non-malware forms of spyware.

A technique for concealing or destroying data so that others cannot access it.

Authorization to perform some action on a system.

 The level of impact on organizational operations (including mission, functions, image

The state that exists when information is being electronically sent from one location

The environment for each container; comprised of binaries coordinating multiple OS

Management policy and procedures used to guide an enterprise response

A portable computing device that: (i) has a small form factor such that

TCP is one of the main protocols in TCP/IP networks. Whereas the IP protocol

A layered structure indicating what kind of programs can or should be built

As used in this publication, user or industrial devices that are connected to the internet.

The single, interconnected, worldwide system of commercial, governmental, educational

Concept of processing information with different classifications and categories

The potential for the occurrence of an adverse event if no mitigating action is taken

The ‘Training’ level of the learning continuum strives to produce relevant

The left-most bit(s) of a bit string. See the following under Most Significant Bit(s)

The software “master control application” that runs the computer.

An electronic system that controls the ability of people or vehicles to enter a protected area

A virtual implementation of the operating system interface that can be used

An FCKMS role that assists in the key-recovery/metadata-recovery process.

The process used to view or record both the keystrokes entered by a computer user

A high-level policy of an organization that is created to support and enforce portions

Cryptographic transformation of data (called “plaintext”) into a form (called “ciphertext”)

Use a system of symbols to represent information, which might originally

Upon a disruption event that causes the system to fail, it fails to a pre-determined state.