Glossary

Websites not indexed by internet search engines and are only accessible through specialty networks, such as The Onion Router (Tor). Dark websites are not stumbled upon by everyday users as the operators often want to remain anonymous and their activities remaining covert. The dark web is a subset of the deep web. See also deep web.

The basic element that can be processed or produced by a computer to convey information.

Data that resides on media or a system.

The unauthorised movement or disclosure of sensitive private or business information.

A large amount of data transferred from one system or location to another.

Data that is being communicated across a communication medium.

Data protection is the process of safeguarding important information from corruption, compromise or loss.

A location where data is stored, managed and made available for use.

Measures used to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data.

The accidental or deliberate exposure of data into an uncontrolled or unauthorised environment, or to entities without a need-to-know.