Glossary

The conversion of electronic plain text data into unreadable cipher text using algorithms. Encryption protects the confidentially of data at rest and in transit. Both encryption and decryption are functions of cryptography.

When a company ceases support for a product or service. This is typically applied to hardware and software products when a company releases a new version and ends support for certain previous versions.

A personal computer, personal digital assistant, smart phone or removable storage media (e.g. USB flash drive, memory card, external hard drive, writeable CD or DVD) that can store information.

A method of secure communication where only the communicating users can read data transferred from one end system or device to the other.

A device used by personnel to access organisational systems and data.

A methodology for protecting a network when accessed via remote devices such as laptops or other wireless devices. Each device with a remote connection to the network creates a potential point for security threats.

An approach to work in which employees can do their jobs from anywhere using a variety of devices and applications.

Erasable programmable read-only memory

A person who ensures that when maintenance or repairs are undertaken to ICT equipment, uncleared people are not exposed to information they are not authorised to access.

Those services that are vital to the health and welfare of a population and therefore are essential to maintain even in a disaster.