CIS

The information systems and solutions built and deployed by departments other than the information systems department.

Shadow IT

The information systems and solutions built and deployed by departments other than the information systems department.

process

Definition:A structured set of related activities that takes input, adds value, and creates an output for the customer of that process.

procedure

A set of steps that need to be followed to achieve a specific end result, such as entering a customer order, paying a supplier invoice, or requesting a current inventory report.

CIA security triad

CIA security triadConfidentiality, integrity, and availability form the basis of the CIA security triad.

business continuity plan

Definition:A document that includes an organization’s disaster recovery plan, occupant emergency evacuation plan, continuity of operations plan, and an incident management plan.

mission-critical processes

A process that plays a pivotal role in an organization’s continued operations and goal attainment.

Failover

A backup technique that involves automatically switching applications and programs to a redundant or replicated server, network, or database to prevent interruption of service.

next-generation firewall (NGFW)

Definition:A hardware- or software-based network security system that can detect and block sophisticated attacks by filtering network traffic dependent on the packet contents.

Transport Layer Security (TLS)

A communications protocol or system of rules that ensures privacy between communicating applications and their users on the Internet.

managed security service provider (MSSP)

A company that monitors, manages, and maintains computer and network security for other organizations.

Computer forensics

A discipline that combines elements of law and computer science to identify, collect, examine, and preserve data from computer systems, networks, and storage devices in a manner that preserves the integrity of the data gathered so that it is admissible as evidence in a court of law.