Compromise
Compromise: In the realm of information security, a compromise refers to a situation where unauthorized access is gained to a system or data, violating the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the information. This could be due to an external attack, insider threat, or inadvertent actions. The consequences can range from information leakage and system malfunction […]
Compromising Emanations
Compromising Emanations: These are unintended signals or ‘leakage’ that provide information about the data being processed in a system. These emanations could be electrical, thermal, mechanical, or acoustical signals that can be captured and interpreted by unauthorized individuals to extract sensitive data. These can be mitigated by using emission security (EMSEC) measures.
Computer Sequence Checking
Computer Sequence Checking: This refers to methods used in computing to verify the sequence and integrity of data transmitted or stored. Techniques such as checksums, sequence numbers, and cyclic redundancy checks (CRC) can detect and correct errors to ensure the data received is in the correct order and unaltered.
Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE)
Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE): The use of computer-based tools to support the development, testing, and maintenance of software. It is used to automate and streamline the software development process and to improve the quality and reliability of software. Examples of CASE tools include modeling tools, code generation tools, and testing tools.
Concealment cipher
Concealment cipher: Also known as a steganographic cipher, concealment cipher hides the existence of a message within another innocent-looking message. Unlike traditional ciphers, which make it apparent that a message has been encrypted, a concealment cipher’s goal is to prevent an observer from even suspecting that a hidden message exists. This is achieved by embedding […]
Concurrency Control
Concurrency Control: A process in databases and software systems that ensures data integrity and consistency when multiple users access or modify data simultaneously. Concurrency control mechanisms prevent conflicting changes and maintain database transaction accuracy.