Glossary

A document that describes vulnerabilities in a system and the plans for their rectification.

A cloud service model in which the provider operates the underlying infrastructure, platform and runtime capabilities, while the customer deploys and manages applications, data and service configurations.

Programmable logic controllers

Pairwise Master Key

Malware that can change parts of its code in order to avoid detection by security software.

A small window which suddenly appears (pops-up) in the foreground of the normal screen.

Any device that can easily be carried. It is a small form factor computing device that is designed to be held and used in the hand.

A file format that has captured all the elements as of a printed document as an electronic image that you can view, navigate, print or forward to someone else.

A position that involves duties that require a higher level of assurance than that provided by normal employment screening. In some cases, additional screening may be required. Positions of trust can include, but are not limited to, Chief Information Security Officers and their delegates, system administrators and privileged users.

Asymmetric cryptography designed to remain secure in the presence of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer.