Portfolio
Portfolio: A collection of projects, programs, sub-portfolios, and operations managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives. An organization’s technology portfolio can include a range of items such as software applications, hardware, data resources, and network infrastructure. Managing these assets in a portfolio view allows organizations to evaluate their investments comprehensively, prioritize effectively, and make […]
Perimeter
Perimeter: The outer boundary of a network or system, defining the area of protection and control. It is used in cyber security to refer to the edge of a network, where security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access. Examples include firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)
Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS): A traditional analog telephone system that uses copper wire to transmit voice signals over long distances. It is used in telecommunications to provide basic voice services to customers. Examples include landline phone systems in homes and businesses, payphones, and emergency telephone systems.
Peripherals
Peripherals: These are external devices connected to a computer system, expanding its capabilities. Peripherals include items like keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, and external drives. They enable input, output, and storage functions that are not inherently part of the core computer architecture.
Plain Text or Plaintext
Plaintext: Unencrypted or unformatted text that can be easily read and understood by humans. It is often used in cryptography to refer to data in its original, readable form before encryption. Examples include a plain text email message or a plain text document.
Permission Aggregation
Permission Aggregation: Permission aggregation is a concept in access control where the system calculates the effective permissions of a user by combining all the rights granted directly to the user and those obtained through group memberships or role assignments. It’s crucial in complex systems with layered security structures to understand a user’s combined permissions, which […]