encipher[To] Convert plain text into an unintelligible form by means of a cipher. [NIS] 2.
EnciphermentThe cryptographic transformation of data (see cryptography) to produce ciphertext [7498-2].
EnclaveIsolated resource an SDS asset that has lost connectivity with other SDS assets with which it normally has connectivity, but is still capable of…
encodeThe gene product specified by a particular nucleic acid sequence. See: genetic code.
EncodingThe process used to imprint or inscribe MICR characters on checks, deposits, and other financial instruments.
encoding lawA law defining the relative values of the quantum steps used in quantizing and encoding signals.
encryptTo programmatically disguise content to hide its substance.
Encrypted KeyA cryptographic key that has been encrypted using an Approved security function with a key encrypting key, a PIN, or a password in order to disguise the…
Encrypted NetworkA network on which messages are encrypted (e.g. using DES, AES, or other appropriate algorithms) to prevent reading by unauthorized parties.
Encrypting File SystemA Microsoft file-based encryption technology that enables users to encrypt files and folders on NTFS volumes.
EncryptionA procedure that renders the contents of a message or file unintelligible to anyone not authorized to read it.
encryption algorithmIn cryptography, a set of mathematically expressed processes for rendering information into apparently meaningless form by developing a series of…
Encryption CertificateA certificate containing a public key that is used to encrypt electronic messages, files, documents, or data transmissions, or to establish or exchange a…
encryption elementA group of contiguous characters to be encrypted. [After X9.23]
encryption keyA data value that is used to encrypt and decrypt data. The number of bits in the encryption key is a rough measure of the encryption strength; generally…
encryption, 128-bitHigh level of encryption. Uses a 128-bit key to scramble the contents of a file or data packet to make the data unreadable without the decryption key.
encryption, 40-bitLow level of encryption. Uses a 40-bit key to scramble the contents of a file or data packet to make the data unreadable without the decryption key.
encyclopedic arrangementAn arrangement of filing in which records are filed under broad, major headings and then under the specific subheading to which they relate.
end certificateThe last certificate considered in a certificate chain.
end distortionIn start-stop teletypewriter operation, the shifting of the end of all marking pulses, except the stop pulse, from their proper positions in relation to…
end entity1. In cryptography, a certificate subject that (a) uses its private key for purposes other than signing certificates, or (b) uses its public key for…
End Entity Certificate (EEC)A certificate belonging to a non-CA entity, e.g. you, me or the computer on your desk.
end office (EO)A central office at which user lines and trunks are interconnected. Synonym end exchange.
end system (ES)A system containing the application processes that are the ultimate source and sink of user traffic.
End to End EncryptionCommunications encryption in which data is encrypted when being passed through a network, but routing information remains visible.
End UserA person who uses SmarterMail to send and receive mail, or to manage a domain consisting of other end user email accounts.
end-of-medium characterA control character that may be used to identify either the physical end of a data medium or the end of the usable or used portion of a data medium.
end-of-message functionIn tape relay procedure, the letter and key functions, including the end-of-message indicator, that constitute the last format line.
end-of-transmission character (EOT)A transmission control character used to indicate the conclusion of a transmission that may have included one or more texts and any associated message…
end-of-transmission-block character (ETB)A transmission control character used to indicate the end of a transmission block of data when data are divided into such blocks for transmission purposes.
end-to-end communicationA direct peer to peer communication of terminal equipment (TE) to TE, or TE to a network gateway supporting, for example, PSPDN interworking (public…
end-to-end confidentiality/integrity1. A characteristic of preserving the privacy and/or unadulterated nature of communicated data across networks which may include, e.g.
end-to-end enciphermentEncipherment of data within or at the source end system, with the corresponding decipherment occurring only within or at the destination end system.
end-to-end securitySafeguarding information in a secure telecommunication system by cryptographic or protected distribution system means from point of origin to point of…
end-to-end signalingThe capability changeover procedure to be used whenever the normal one cannot be accomplished (i.e.
Endgame FOVThe field of view of the interceptors sensor during its final maneuvers after target acquisition to intercept the target.
EndoatmosphericWithin the earths atmosphere; generally considered to be altitudes below 100 km. An endoatmospheric interceptor reaches its target within the atmosphere.
endpointIn clinical trials, an event or outcome that can be measured objectively to determine whether the intervention being studied is beneficial.
endpoint nodeIn network topology, a node connected to one and only one yybranch. Synonym peripheral node.
endpoint portAmazon RDS: The port number used by a DB instance.
endurabilityThe property of a system, subsystem, equipment, or process that enables it to continue to function within specified performance limits for an extended…
EnduranceThe time an aircraft can continue flying, or a ground vehicle or ship can continue operating, under specified conditions, e.g. without refueling.
Engage(1) In air defense, a fire control order used to direct or authorize units and/or weapon systems to fire on a designated target.
Engagement(1) A period of hostilities beginning when the first ballistic missile target undergoes fire from the first defensive weapon.
Engagement AuthorizationThe authorization given to USSPACECOM to use weapon and sensor systems under previously coordinated and authorized rules, procedures, and conditions.
Engagement Control(1) That set of coordination, assessment, decision, and direction functions normally implemented automatically to execute the selected battle plan…
Engagement PlanningA set of rules and parameters to be used in developing weapon-target assignments and for sensor resource management. (USSPACECOM)
Engagement SurveillanceThe surveillance required to support RV negation in the midcourse tier.
Engagement TimeThe time that a weapon takes while engaging a given target. This includes not only firing at the target but all other necessary weapon functions involved…
Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD)The third phase in the acquisition process, following Milestone II. The system and its supporting items are fully developed, engineered, designed…
Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)A proposal to the responsible authority recommending that a change to an original item of equipment be considered, and the design or engineering change be…
Engineering DevelopmentA funding category including those development programs being engineered for service use but which have not yet been approved for procurement or operation.
Engineering Development ModelAn advanced prototype used during the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase (EMD) to resolve design deficiencies, demonstrate maturing…
enhanced 911 (E911) systemA system that establishes connections between customer installations (CIs) and constituent public service access points (PSAPs), provides automatic…
Enhanced Document AvailabilityA set of Microsoft Exchange features that offers increased access to documents even when the documents are located on an internal network or the software…
enhanced folderA document storage folder that supports document management tasks such as check-in, check-out, versioning, approval, and publishing.
enhanced serviceService, offered over commercial carrier transmission facilities used in interstate communications, that employs computer processing applications that act…
enhanced service providerA company that provides, via a connection to an exchange carrier, services that add value to voice and/or data information. [T1.251-1996]
enhanced service providersA for-profit business that offers to transmit voice and data messages and simultaneously adds value to the messages it transmits.
enquiry character (ENQ)A transmission control character used as a request for a response from the station with which a connection has been set up.
EnrollmentThe process of collecting a biometric sample from an end user, converting it into a biometric reference, and storing it in the biometric system's database…
ENSCDEnemy Situation and Correlation Division (JFACC term).
Entailment (logical implication)In Semantic Web, one of the key inference ideas; a relationship between two pieces of knowledge where the truth of the first piece of knowledge requires…
Enterprise ApplicationsThe applications or services that are run within modern enterprise data centers.
enterprise beanA J2EE component that implements a business task or business entity and is hosted by an EJB container; either an entity bean, a session bean, or a…
enterprise bean providerAn application developer who produces enterprise bean classes, remote and home interfaces, and deployment descriptor files, and packages them in an EJB…
Enterprise GridAn enterprise grid is a collection of interconnected (networked) grid components under the control of a grid management entity.
Enterprise Grid ComputingA form of grid computing, specifically within an enterprise, resulting in an enterprise grid that includes commercial enterprise applications as a type of…
enterprise information systemThe applications that constitute an enterprise's existing system for handling companywide information.