Cyber Security Glossary
Find definitions for IT security and compliance in our online glossary of key terms, acronyms, and vocabulary.
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TermDefinition
- System Unit Usually the largest part of a PC, the system unit is a box that contains the major components including disk drives and the ports for connecting the keyboard, mouse, printer and other devices.
- systemic bias"Systemic biases result from procedures and practices of particular institutions that operate in ways which result in certain social groups being advantaged or favored and others being disadvantaged or devalued. This need not be the result of any conscious prejudice or discrimination but(...)
- Systems Development Definition: In the NICE Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Works on the development phases of the systems development lifecycle.
- Systems Requirements Planning Definition: In the NICE Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Consults with customers to gather and evaluate functional requirements and translates these requirements into technical solutions; provides guidance to customers about applicability of information systems to meet business needs.
- Systems Security Analysis Definition: In the NICE Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Conducts the integration/testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security.
- Systems Security Architecture Definition: In the NICE Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Develops system concepts and works on the capabilities phases of the systems development lifecycle; translates technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into system and security designs and processes.