Technology terms starting with C

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  1. cross-connection Connections between terminal blocks on the two sides of a distribution frame, or between terminals on a terminal block.
  2. cross-office trunk A trunk that has its terminations within a single facility.
  3. cross-platform Pertaining to software that will run on more than one operating system (i.e., on more than one platform).
  4. cross-polarized operation The operation of two transmitters on the same frequency, but with polarizations in the opposite sense, e.g.
  5. cross-site group A custom security group that applies to more than one Web site. A cross-site group can be assigned to a site group as if it were a single user.
  6. cross-site link In a satellite communications system, the signal power and control connections between the components of an Earth station.
  7. cross-tile indexing A method used to index features that cross tile boundaries. Features that cross tile boundaries are stored as one or more features in each tile instead of…
  8. crossbar switch A switch that has a plurality of vertical paths, a plurality of horizontal paths, and electromagnetic means, i.e.
  9. crossfade 1. In audio programming, recording, or mixing, to combine signals in such a manner that one channel or source fades out as another fades in, while…
  10. crosslink A data link between two satellites.
  11. crossover cable A cable used to interconnect two computers by reversing, or "crossing over," their respective pin contacts.
  12. Crossover Error Rate (CER) See equal error rate (EER).
  13. crosspoint A single element that (a) is in the array of elements that compose a switch and (b) consists of a set of physical or logical contacts that operate…
  14. crosstalk (XT) 1. Undesired coupling of a signal from one circuit, part of a circuit, or channel, to another. 2.
  15. crosstalk coupling The ratio of the power in a disturbing circuit to the induced power in the disturbed circuit observed at specified points of the circuits under specified…
  16. crosstalk coupling loss Synonym crosstalk coupling.
  17. CRP Abbreviation for catabolite regulator protein. See: catabolite activator protein.
  18. CRS Console Replacement System for NOAA Weather Radio
  19. CRT Cathode Ray Tube.
  20. CRU Central Reexamination Unit
  21. CRWG Computer Resource Working Group.
  22. Cryocoolers Cryogenic Coolers.
  23. Cryogenic At very low temperature.
  24. Cryptanalysis 1) Operations performed in defeating cryptographic protection without an initial knowledge of the key employed in providing the protection.
  25. cryptanalytical attack Synonym (in cryptography) analytical attack.
  26. Cryptix https://www.cryptix.org
  27. CRYPTO A designation or marking which identifies classified operational keying material, and which indicates that this material requires special consideration…
  28. crypto key Deprecated term. See key.
  29. Crypto Officer An operator or process (subject), acting on behalf of the operator, performing cryptographic initialization or management functions.
  30. crypto-alarm [A] circuit or device that detects failures or aberrations in the logic or operation of crypto-equipment.
  31. crypto-algorithm [A] well-defined procedure or sequence of rules or steps, or a series of mathematical equations used to describe cryptographic processes such as…
  32. crypto-ancillary equipment Equipment designed specifically to facilitate efficient or reliable operation of crypto-equipment, without performing cryptographic functions itself.
  33. crypto-equipment See cryptographic equipment.
  34. crypto-ignition key (CIK) [A] device or electronic key used to unlock the secure mode of crypto-equipment. [INFOSEC-99]
  35. cryptochannel A complete system of crypto-communications between two or more holders. The basic unit for naval cryptographic communication.
  36. cryptographic 1. [The] art or science concerning the principles, means, and methods for rendering plain information unintelligible, and for restoring encrypted…
  37. Cryptographic Algorithm A mathematical function used for encryption and decryption. Most cryptographic algorithms are based on a substitution cipher, a transposition cipher, or a…
  38. Cryptographic Boundary An explicitly defined continuous perimeter that establishes the physical bounds of a cryptographic module and contains all the hardware, software, and/or…
  39. cryptographic check value Information which is derived by performing a cryptographic transformation (see cryptography) on a data unit [7498-2].
  40. cryptographic component Hardware or firmware embodiment of the cryptographic logic. A cryptographic component may be a modular assembly, a printed wiring assembly, a…
  41. cryptographic equipment (crypto-equipment) Any device that embodies cryptographic logic or performs one or more cryptographic functions (e.g., key generation, encryption, and authentication).
  42. cryptographic hash A mathematical function that maps values from a large (or even very large) domain into a smaller range, and is (a) one-way in that it is computationally…
  43. Cryptographic Hash Function A function that maps a bit string of arbitrary length to a fixed length bit string.
  44. cryptographic information All information significantly descriptive of cryptographic techniques and processes or of cryptographic systems and equipment, or their functions and…
  45. cryptographic initialization [A] function used to set the state of a cryptographic logic prior to key generation, encryption, or other operating mode. [INFOSEC-99]
  46. Cryptographic Key A value used to control cryptographic operations, such as decryption, encryption, signature generation or signature verification.
  47. cryptographic key synchronization The ability for two nodes, that have cryptographically processed a transaction, to determine the identical transaction key. [After X9.24]
  48. cryptographic logic The embodiment of one (or more) crypto-algorithm(s) along with alarms, checks, and other processes essential to effective and secure performance of the…
  49. Cryptographic Module The set of hardware, software, firmware, or some combination thereof that implements cryptographic logic or processes, including cryptographic algorithms…
  50. Cryptographic Module Security Policy A precise specification of the security rules under which a cryptographic module will operate, including the rules derived from the requirements of this…
  51. Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) Validates cryptographic modules to Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 and other cryptography based standards.
  52. cryptographic randomization [A] function that randomly determines the transmit state of a cryptographic logic. [INFOSEC-99]
  53. Cryptographic Strength A measure of the expected number of operations required to defeat a cryptographic mechanism.
  54. cryptographic synchronization See cryptographic key synchronization.
  55. Cryptographic System The documents, devices, equipment, and associated techniques that are used as a unit to provide a single means of encryption (enciphering or encoding).
  56. Cryptographic Token A token where the secret is a cryptographic key.
  57. Cryptography Technique to scramble data to preserve confidentiality or authenticity.
  58. cryptologic Of or pertaining to cryptology. [JP 1-02]
  59. Cryptology The science that deals with hidden, disguised, or encrypted communications. It includes communications security and communications intelligence.
  60. cryptomaterial All material including documents, devices, equipment, and apparatus essential to the encryption, decryption, or authentication of telecommunications.
  61. cryptonet Stations holding a common key. [INFOSEC-99] Note: Activities that hold key for other than use, such as cryptologistic depots, are not cryptonet members…
  62. Cryptoperiod Time span during which each key setting remains in effect.
  63. cryptosecurity See communications security.
  64. cryptosynchronization [The] process by which a receiving decrypting cryptographic logic attains the same internal state as the transmitting encrypting logic. [INFOSEC-99]
  65. cryptosystem Associated COMSEC items interacting to provide a single means of encryption or decryption. [INFOSEC]
  66. crystal oscillator (XO) An oscillator in which the frequency is controlled by a piezoelectric crystal. Note 1: A crystal oscillator may require controlled temperature because its…
  67. CS (1) OBSOLETE. See Corps SAM. (2) Contracting Specialist. (3) Contract Start.
  68. CS/CSS Combat Support and Combat Service Support (USAF budget term).
  69. CSA Chief of Staff of the Army.
  70. CSAF Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
  71. CSC Computer Software Component.
  72. CSCE OBSOLETE Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. (See OSCE)
  73. CSCSC Cost/Schedule Control System Criteria.
  74. CSD (1) Constant Speed Drive. (2) Critical System Demonstration.
  75. CSE Center for Security Evaluations (DCI).
  76. CSEDS Combat System Engineering Development Site, supporting the AEGIS Weapon System, located in Cherry Hill, NJ.
  77. CSF The fluid that flows in and around the hollow spaces of the brain and spinal cord, and between two of the meninges (the thin layers of tissue that cover…
  78. CSI Conditional Symmetric Instability
  79. CSIP Current Systems Improvement Program.
  80. CSIZE Constellation Size.
  81. CSL Computer Systems Laboratory.
  82. CSM (1) Core Support Module (*C2E term). (2) Communications Support Model.
  83. CSMA Abbreviation for carrier sense multiple access.
  84. CSMA/CA Abbreviation for carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance.
  85. CSMA/CD Abbreviation for carrier sense multiple access with collision detection.
  86. CSNI Communications Shared Network Interface (NATO term). 67
  87. CSO Closely Spaced Objects.
  88. CSOC See Consolidated Space Operations Center.
  89. CSOM Computer System Operators Manual
  90. CSOSS Combat System Operational System Sequencing
  91. CSP A type of tumor found in breast or prostate tissue. It is often large and bulky and grows quickly.
  92. CSRD Computer System Requirements Document.
  93. CSS Cascading Style Sheet - a technology used for webpages to format fonts and control layouts on the computer display.
  94. CSSCS Combat Service Support Control System (USA term).
  95. CSSLAB Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board.
  96. CSSO Computer Systems Security Officer.
  97. CSSPAB Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board.
  98. CSSTSS Combat Service Support Training Simulation System (US Army term).
  99. CST (Cartridge System Tape) a standard length tape cartridge with a nominal uncompressed capacity of approximately 400 Mbytes.
  100. CSTC Consolidated Space Test Center.