Glossary

Offensive cyber operations

A method for mitigating an active handset from inadvertently allowing background discussions to be heard by a remote party. This can be achieved through the use of a hold feature, mute feature, push-to-talk handset or equivalent.

Activities in cyberspace that manipulate, deny, disrupt, degrade or destroy targeted computers, information systems, or networks.

Non-classified information identified as requiring basic protection (i.e. information marked as OFFICIAL or OFFICIAL: Sensitive).

Connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system.

A method of banking in which transactions are conducted electronically over the internet.

Any kind of gambling conducted on the internet.

Information that can be accessed over the internet.

The mix of rules that are followed and actions that are taken to make sure online user data and privacy aren't compromised by cyber criminals.

Services accessed by users over the internet (also known as internet-facing services).

The action or activity of buying goods and services over the internet.

OnSecure was the central online community portal for information security professionals working for Australian governments. Superseded by cyber.gov.au.

Data that can be freely used, reused and redistributed by anyone.

An open-source implementation of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), a widely available cryptographic toolkit.

A multi-platform web browser developed by its namesake company, Opera.

System software that manages hardware and software resources and provides common services for executing various applications on a computer.

A large telecommunications company in Australia.

An American multinational computer technology corporation. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems and enterprise software products.

Operating System

Version 10 of the Apple Macintosh operating system.

Open System Interconnect

An agreement in which one company hires another company to be responsible for a planned or existing activity that is or could be done internally, and sometimes involves transferring employees and assets from one firm to another.

Open Web Application Security Project