Information Security Glossary

Access control determines who can view or use information resources (e.g., data, applications, systems, and networks), and in what circumstances.

Electronic hardware that acts as a common connection point for devices in a wireless network

In IT, the account owner most likely refers to the individual, organization, or entity with permission to implement changes within the account.

A risk review conducted outside of the regular assessment schedule

A mode of wireless networking that does not use access points

The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is an algorithm that uses a specific encryption procedure to protect…

A 256-bit encryption standard

Anonymous data cannot be traced back to the person or entity that supplied it.

Applications are software designed to perform specific assigned tasks.

Application Idle Timeout refers to automatic disconnection or logout . . .