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.
Common Access Card (CAC)
Common Access Card (CAC): A type of identification card used by the US government and military to grant access to secure facilities and networks. The card contains a microprocessor chip that can store and transmit digital information, such as biometric data and security credentials. For example, military personnel may use their CAC card to enter […]
Cognitive Passwords
Cognitive Passwords: These are security questions used to authenticate a user’s identity based on personal knowledge. They can be less secure than other forms of authentication due to the possibility of answers being easily guessed or researched. It’s important to select questions with answers that are not publicly available to increase security.
Cleartext
Cleartext: Data that is transmitted or stored unencrypted and thus can be easily read and understood without any need for decryption. While it facilitates ease of use and interoperability, it poses significant security risks as it can be easily intercepted and read by unauthorized individuals, potentially leading to data leakage, privacy violations, or other security […]
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 […]
Card Swipe
Card Swipe: The action of reading the magnetic stripe of a card, such as a credit or debit card, through a card reader device. Card swipe technology is utilized to facilitate electronic transactions by securely transferring cardholder information to a point-of-sale (POS) system. Security measures are integral to card swipe systems to protect against fraud […]