Glossary

.NET Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. It includes a large class library named Framework Class Library and provides language interoperability across several programming languages.

Triple Data Encryption Standard

ASD-Approved Cryptographic Algorithm

ASD-Approved Cryptographic Protocol

Australasian Certification Authority

The process of granting or denying requests for access to systems, applications and data. Can also refer to the process of granting or denying requests for access to facilities.

A system permitting access to multiple security domains from a single client device.

The illegal practice of collecting email accounts from data in the public domain or by using software to search for email addresses stored locally on a computer. Account harvesting may be used for spamming. See also spamming.

Material that requires the strictest control over its access and movement. Accountable material includes TOP SECRET data, some types of caveated data and any data designated as accountable material by its originator.

Australian Communications Security Instruction