Centralized data processing
Centralized data processing: A system in which data is collected and processed in a single location or server. It is commonly used in organizations to manage and control access to data. For example, a company may use centralized data processing to manage employee records and financial data.
Check digit
Check digit: A form of redundancy check used for error detection on identification numbers (e.g., bank account numbers, credit card numbers). It is a digit added to a string of numbers and is calculated from the other digits in the string. The presence of this additional digit helps in identifying incorrect input of the number […]
Capability Table
Capability Table: A security tool used in certain computer systems to define the access rights a certain user, process or a piece of software has over specific resources in the system. The table lists out the objects and the corresponding actions that can be performed on those objects, providing a comprehensive view of what is […]
Certificate Authority (CA)
Certificate Authority (CA): An entity that issues digital certificates, which are used to verify the identity of organizations and individuals in digital communications, ensuring secure transactions and data transfer over the Internet. The CA validates entities and binds a public key with an identity, producing a certificate that can be used for secure communication.
Check word
Check word: A data verification method used to detect errors after data transmission or storage. It functions like a check digit but applies to a word or string of characters instead of just a number. By calculating and comparing a check word from a data string, errors such as corruption or tampering can be identified, […]
Capability
Capability: In a broader sense, capability refers to the set of functionalities or features a system, device, or software possesses that enable it to perform its tasks or roles effectively. This could include computational power, access permissions, and other software or hardware features. From a security standpoint, understanding a system’s capabilities helps identify potential weak […]