Glossary

A computer that provides services to users or other systems. For example, a file server, email server or database server.

User accounts used by non-human users to perform automated tasks without manual intervention, such as machine-to-machine communications. Service accounts will typically be configured to disallow interactive logins.

A company which allows its subscribers access to the internet.

The name given to identify a particular Wi-Fi network. The SSID is broadcast by the wireless access point (wireless router) and can be detected by other wireless-enabled devices in range of the wireless access point (WAP). In some cases, SSIDs are hidden, making them invisible to Wi-Fi clients.

Mechanisms used to maintain authenticated access to cloud services after a user, application or non-person identity has successfully authenticated.

A form of blackmail in which sexual information or images are used to extort money or sexual favours from the victim in return for not releasing the information or images publicly.

Secure Hashing Algorithm 1

Secure Hashing Algorithm 2

A framework that describes the management and operational responsibilities between different parties for a system. Where responsibilities relating to specific security controls are shared between multiple parties, enough detail is documented to provide clear demarcation between the parties.

A facility shared by multiple tenants. For example, a single floor, or part of a floor, within a multi-tenanted building.