confused with DOS, which stands for Disk
Operating System, and particularly the MS-DOS
operating system and its variants. Synonymous with
interdiction. Usage of the phrase (denial of service)
or the acronym (DoS) is inconsistent, although there
is a slight preference for the full phrase to avoid
confusion with DOS.
dependency reliance of one process, component, or
resource upon the existence or operation of another.
Failure to analyze dependencies may result in lack of
provision for single points of failure.
Descriptive Top-Level Specification (DTLS) top-level
specification that is written in a natural language
(e.g., English), an informal design notation, or a
combination of the two
Designated Approving Authority (DAA) the official
who has the authority ...