Definition of Terms
You can use this for better understanding of the technical terms or rather to clarify what the norm understands of this term.
| Technical term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Person responsible for the operation, installation, control and maintenance of IT systems and networks |
| Access | Gain insight into internal company knowledge or information |
| Asset | Anything of value to the company to achieve its business objectives |
| Audit | Formal control of the processes, effectiveness and appropriateness of the implemented measures and review of the guidelines and documentation. |
| Authentication | Checking whether the issued identity matches the actual identity |
| Authorization | The assignment of rights and permissions for respective persons or groups |
| Availability | Access to data within the maximum permissible downtime |
| Business continuity | The plan and management to guarantee the company’s ability to act |
| Cloud computing | The use of computer resources (e.g. hardware & software) which are used over a network. |
| Compliance | Compliance with legal requirements, regulations and standards or requirements through contracts |
| ISO | Information security officer |