Glossary

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.

An asymmetric cryptographic scheme that incorporates at least two different components based on different mathematically hard problems. Generally, post-quantum traditional hybrid schemes are used to combine post-quantum cryptography and traditional cryptography such that defeating the scheme requires defeating each component.

Applications that may appear to serve a useful purpose but often perform actions that may adversely affect a computer’s performance. Also known as potentially unwanted applications.

The shell framework developed by Microsoft for administrative tasks such as configuration management and automation of repetitive jobs.

A method of implementing the framework in which the organisation selects a cyber security principle and applies it across multiple domains.