Subject security level
Subject security level: The classification level assigned to an individual or entity, determining their access to specific information or resources. This classification is crucial for safeguarding sensitive data and preventing unauthorized access, exemplified by categories such as top-secret clearance for government employees, confidential access to medical records, and unrestricted access to public content like news […]
Subject
Subject: An active entity, typically a user, process, or device, which causes information to flow among objects or changes the system’s state. The subject essentially initiates and controls these actions, making it a critical component of access control models and security protocols. It’s crucial to verify the identity and permissions of a subject before allowing […]
Succession planning
Succession planning: The process of identifying and developing potential future leaders to replace existing ones when they leave, retire, or can no longer serve. In the context of security, it ensures leadership continuity, critical for managing and safeguarding an organization’s assets. This preparation helps prevent gaps in security operations, ensuring smooth transitions and ongoing protection […]
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Supply Chain Management (SCM): The management of hardware, software, and services sourcing from external suppliers in IT. It involves overseeing supplier relationships, monitoring supply chain risks, ensuring security and reliability of IT components, and protecting against vulnerabilities from third-party vendors.
Suspension
Suspension: The temporary disabling of access privileges or other capabilities. In a security context, a user’s account might be suspended due to suspicious activity, violations of policy, or as part of a user offboarding process. Suspension is often used as a preventive measure, allowing for investigations or remediation activities to take place without further potential […]
SWIFT Security Control Framework
SWIFT Security Control Framework: A set of mandatory and advisory security controls for SWIFT users. It provides a clear baseline for users to secure their local environments, protect the broader SWIFT community, and help prevent fraud within the financial sector. The controls are divided into three objectives – secure your environment, know and limit access, […]