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  1. Trunk Gateway The Trunk Gateway provides an access interface between traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) circuit-based networks and packet networks.
  2. trunk group Two or more trunks of the same type between two given points.
  3. trunk group multiplexer (TGM) A time-division multiplexer that combines individual digital trunk groups into a higher rate bit stream for transmission over wideband digital…
  4. trunk group serial number (TGSN) A unique alphanumeric code used to identify a trunk group. [T1.Rpt 11-1991]
  5. trunk hunting See hunting.
  6. Trunnion A heavy horizontal hinge.
  7. TRUS A procedure in which a probe that sends out high-energy sound waves is inserted into the rectum.
  8. Trust A fiduciary relationship in which a person, called a trustee, holds title to property for the benefit of another person, called a beneficiary.
  9. Trust account A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies.
  10. Trust Administrator A person or institution that manages trust accounts.
  11. Trust agreement or declaration The legal document that sets up a living trust. Testamentary trusts are set up in a will.
  12. Trust Anchor A public key and the name of a certification authority that is used to validate the first certificate in a sequence of certificates.
  13. Trust company Same or similar to "commercial bank." See also "commercial bank."
  14. Trust deed A deed executed in conformity with title 45, chapter 15, Idaho Code, and conveying real property to a trustee in trust to secure the performance of an…
  15. trust funds Funds collected and used by the Federal Government for carrying out specific purposes and programs according to terms of a trust agreement or statute…
  16. Trust List The collection of trusted certificates used by Relying Parties to authenticate other certificates.
  17. trust relationship A logical relationship established between domains to allow pass-through authentication, in which a trusting domain honors the logon authentications of a…
  18. Trusted Agent Entity authorized to act as a representative of an Agency in confirming Subscriber identification during the registration process.
  19. trusted applet An applet with more privileges than an ordinary (untrusted) applet.
  20. trusted CAs directory The directory containing the CA certificates and signing policy files of the CAs trusted by GSI.
  21. Trusted Certificate A certificate that is trusted by the Relying Party on the basis of secure and authenticated delivery.
  22. trusted computer system (TCS) 1. [An] information system (IS) employing sufficient hardware and software assurance measures to allow simultaneous processing of a range of classified or…
  23. Trusted Computer System/Software A system or its software that employs sufficient hardware and software integrity measures to allow its use for processing sensitive or classified…
  24. trusted computing base (TCB) 1. [ The] totality of protection mechanisms within a computer system , including hardware , firmware , and software , the combination of which is…
  25. Trusted Computing Group The organization that sets standards for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) use and interface.
  26. trusted distribution [A] method for distributing trusted computing base (TCB) hardware, software, and firmware components that protects the TCB from modification during…
  27. trusted function A function whose correct operation is relied upon for the security policy to be upheld [CESG].
  28. trusted functionality That which is perceived to be correct with respect to some criteria, e.g., as established by a security policy [7498-2].
  29. trusted identification forwarding [The] identification method used in information system (IS) networks whereby the sending host can verify an authorized user on its system is attempting a…
  30. trusted login A user is said to have a trusted login to another computer when that user is not prompted for a password when accessing the remote computer.
  31. trusted network The subnetwork formed by an association of interconnected Trusted Network Interface Units and one or more Access control Systems [CESG].
  32. trusted network interface unit (TNIU) TNET (see Trusted Network above) will be realized by the development of a number of components including the TNIU and ACS.
  33. Trusted Path A mechanism by which a person at a terminal can communicate directly with the Trusted Computing Base.
  34. Trusted Platform Module Security hardware that provides a hardware-based root of trust and can be leveraged to provide a variety of cryptographic services, such as early-boot…
  35. trusted process [A] process that has privileges to circumvent the system security policy and has been tested and verified to operate only as intended. [INFOSEC-99]
  36. trusted recovery 1. [The] ability to ensure recovery without compromise after a system failure. [INFOSEC-99] 2.
  37. trusted region Part of a system that contains trusted functions [CESG].
  38. trusted root A certificate authority's certificate merged into the Domino Directory, client's browser, or the server's key ring file, which allows clients and servers…
  39. trusted software 1. [The] software portion of a trusted computing base (TCB). [INFOSEC-99] 2. The software portion of a Trusted Computing Base [TCSEC].
  40. trusted third-party 1. A security authority trusted by communicating entities with respect to specific security-related activities ( e.g., for the purpose of authentication).
  41. Trusted Timestamp A digitally signed assertion by a trusted authority that a specific digital object existed at a particular time.
  42. Trustee A trustee is a person or institution appointed to manage assets for someone else's benefit.
  43. TrustRank Search relevancy algorithm which places additional weighting on links from trusted seed websites that are controlled by major corporations, educational…
  44. Trustworthiness The attribute of a person or organization that provides confidence to others of the qualifications, capabilities, and reliability of that entity to…
  45. Trustworthy System Computer hardware, software and procedures that 1) are reasonably secure from intrusion and misuse; 2) provide a reasonable level of availability…
  46. Truth in lending A federal law obligating a lender to give full written disclosure of all fees, terms, and conditions associated with the loan initial period and then…
  47. Truth In Lending Act The Truth-in-Lending Act requires every lender to provide a complete and clear disclosure of the key terms of any lending or leasing arrangement, plus a…
  48. Truth in Lending Act (TILA) The Truth in Lending Act is a Federal law that requires lenders to provide standardized information so that borrowers can compare loan terms.
  49. truth table An operation table for a logic operation. 2. A table that describes a logic function by listing all possible combinations of input values and indicating…
  50. TRW TRW , Inc.
  51. try A Java keyword that defines a block of statements that may throw a Java language exception.
  52. try clause See try statement.
  53. try statement The try statement acts as an exception handler - a place where exception objects are caught and dealt with.
  54. Trypsin A proteolytic enzyme that hydrolyzes peptide bonds on the carboxyl side of the amino acids arginine and lysine.
  55. trypsin inhibitor Substances inactivating trypsin, typically found in of certain plants, where they are thought to have evolved as anti-feedant agents against insect…
  56. TS Tropical Storm
  57. TS CAL A license that is required for a user or a device to connect to a terminal server.
  58. TS CAP A policy that allows the administrator to specify who can connect to a TS Gateway server.
  59. TS Gateway A role service that enables authorized remote users to connect to resources on an internal corporate or private network, from any Internet-connected…
  60. TS Gateway Manager A Microsoft Management Console (MMC) console on a TS Gateway server that administrators can use to configure Terminal Services connection authorization…
  61. TS Gateway server A server on which the Terminal Services Gateway role service is installed. Users connect to network resources on an internal corporate or private network…
  62. TS Gateway server farm A group of TS Gateway servers that have been configured to function correctly using a load balancing solution that is in place.
  63. TS Gateway-managed computer group A list of network resources (computers) on an internal corporate or private network that users can access through a TS Gateway server.
  64. TS Licensing Manager Terminal Services management tool for installing, issuing, and monitoring Terminal Services client access licenses (TS CALs) on a Terminal Services…
  65. TS Per Device CAL One of the two types of Terminal Services client access licenses (TS CALs) that permits one device (used by any user) to connect to a terminal server.
  66. TS Per User CAL One of the two types of Terminal Services client access licenses (TS CALs) that permits one user to access terminal servers from an unlimited number of…
  67. TS RemoteApp A feature in Windows Server 2008 that enables the user to access a program remotely through Terminal Services but have it appear as if it is running on…
  68. TS RemoteApp Manager A Terminal Services management snap-in for managing RemoteApp programs.
  69. TS Session Broker A Terminal Services role service in Windows Server 2008 that enables a user to load balance sessions in a terminal server farm.
  70. TS Web Access A Terminal Services role service that makes RemoteApp programs and a connection to the terminal server's desktop accessible to users from a Web browser.
  71. TS Web Access Administration An option on the Administrative Tools menu that opens the TS Web Access Web site for administrative purposes.
  72. TSA Technology Security Analysis.
  73. TSB Target Signatures and Backgrounds.
  74. TSCA The Toxic Substances Control Act. See Environmental Protection Agency.
  75. TSCM Tomahawk Strike Coordination Module (USN term).
  76. TSD Tactical Surveillance Demonstration.
  77. TSDE Tactical Surveillance Demonstration Enhancement.
  78. TSE Technical Support Engineer.
  79. TSEB radiation therapy (... RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee) A type of radiation therapy using electrons that is directed at the entire surface of the body.
  80. TSEC nomenclature [In security, the] system for identifying the type and purpose of certain items of COMSEC material. [INFOSEC-99]
  81. TSEU Technology Seeker Evaluation Unit.
  82. TSG Technology Standards and Guidelines
  83. TSH A hormone produced by the pituitary gland. TSH stimulates the release of thyroid hormone from thyroglobulin.
  84. TsIAM Moscows Central Institute of Aviation Motors.
  85. TSK Abbreviation for transmission security key.
  86. TSM TRADOC System Manager.
  87. TSMA Theater of Strategic Military Action.
  88. TSP Target Support Plan.
  89. TSP system See Telecommunications Service Priority system.
  90. TSPI Time, Space, Position Information.
  91. TSPS Abbreviation for traffic service position system.
  92. TSPS complex All groups of operator positions, wherever located, associated with the same TSPS stored program control units. [47 CFR Pt.36-A]
  93. TSR Target System Requirements.
  94. TSRA Thunderstorms with rain
  95. TSRD Target System Requirements Document.
  96. TSS Technical Support Staff -- USPTO employees who support examination workflow processing
  97. TSSAM Tri-Service Standoff Attack Missile.
  98. TSTM Thunderstorm
  99. Tsunami Ocean wave produced by earthquakes or underwater landslides.
  100. Tsunami Advisory For products of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC - Pacific (except Alaska, British Columbia and Western States) Hawaii, Caribbean (except Puerto…