Quality (in IT)
Quality (in IT): Refers to the degree to which an IT system, application, or process meets specified criteria, user requirements, and performs reliably and efficiently. Quality in IT is maintained through best practices, testing, and continuous improvement.
Protocol converter
Protocol converter: A device or software that converts data from one protocol to another, allowing different devices and systems to communicate. It is used in networking and communication systems to enable compatibility between different protocols, with examples including modems and gateways.
Quality Assurance (QA)
Quality Assurance (QA): A systematic process of ensuring that products and services meet specified requirements and are reliable, defect-free, and fit for purpose. QA practices involve the implementation of standards, testing, and review to uphold product quality and customer satisfaction.
Privilege escalation
Privilege escalation: The act of exploiting a vulnerability or misconfiguration to gain access to privileges and permissions beyond the intended level of access. It is used in the context of security vulnerabilities and threats to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems. Examples include exploiting weak passwords, privilege mismanagement, and insecure default configurations.
Privileged applets
Privileged applets: Privileged applets refer to Java applets that are granted additional permissions beyond the strict limitations of the Java security sandbox model. They can interact with the system in ways typical applets cannot, such as reading and writing local files or accessing system resources, provided the user grants the necessary permissions.
Privileged Users/Accounts
Privileged Users/Accounts: A user or account with additional rights and permissions beyond the default access level. It is used in access control systems to grant certain individuals or processes access to sensitive data and systems. Examples include administrator accounts, root accounts, and service accounts.