Glossary of Key Terms
- 10GigE
An abbreviation for 10 gigabit Ethernet LAN.
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- Acceptable use policy (AUP)
An organization-wide policy that defines what is allowed and disallowed regarding use of IT assets by employees.
- Access controls
Methods used to restrict and allow access to resources.
- Accountability
Associating actions with users for later reporting and research.
- Accounting
In the context of monitoring information system activity, accounting is the process of recording events in log files.
- Accreditation
The formal acceptance by the authorizing official of the risk of implementing the system.
- Accredited
Refers to an educational institution that has successfully undergone evaluation by an external body to determine whether the institution meets applicable ...
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