OBJ 4.0

Top secret

classification for information that would do incredible damage to national security if it were revealed

Test environment

tier of software architecture where the beta version of the code is put before developers and even sample users to help find and resolve issues before launch

public data

least sensitive data

can be seen by anyone

includes press releases, and other information that is readily available on a company’s website

Record Management System (RMS)

Also known as an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)

help with the creation, tracking, and sharing of information

allows companies to create and edit workflows to improve the efficiency of processes

Trade Secrets

form of intellectual property which provides legal protections for core functions of a business and assets which add economic value

Confidential data

sensitive and should be seen only by authorized individuals whose jobs require the information

can include profit and loss statements and other information that a company might want to keep from the public and from some of their employees

Protected health information (PHI)

information that provides details of a persons health and medical history

local, state, and national laws often provide specific protection for this type of information

Internal Data

should be available to employees of the company

not necessarily sensitive but that doesn’t mean it should be made public

Organizational charts, project plans, and business processes are examples of such

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

help manage customer interactions

allow companies to create and maintain relationships with customers to improve the company’s profits by increasing customer loyalty

can help track customer transactions, feedback, and preferences to make the customer experience more personal

Continuous deployment

allows full automation of all processes so that the code is released without manual checks

Environmental factors

measures of a companys benefits to the natural world

Xaas

anything as a service

cloud model where many things can be provided as a service

outsourcing of a service to a third party

Governmental factors

address how the company is organized and meets the definitions of being a good citizen

Enterprise resource planning

helps manage operational workloads, including accounting, supply chain activities, procurement processes, and resource management

helps companies efficiently acquire, manage, and consume resources