Technology terms starting with K

176 terms

K Smoke- Smoke in various concentrations can cause significant problems for people with respiratory ailments.
K Factor The relative measure of a sensors ability to distinguish one object from another.
K-type patch bay A patching facility designed for patching and monitoring of balanced digital data circuits that support data rates up to 1 Mb/s.
KA Kill Assessment.
KA9Q A popular implementation of TCP/IP and associated protocols for amateur packet radio systems.
Kalman filter A computational algorithm that processes measurements to deduce an optimum estimate of the past, present, or future state of a linear system by using a…
KAPP Key Asset Protection Program.
Katakana A character set that consists of symbols that are used in one of the two common Japanese phonetic alphabets, which is used primarily to write foreign…
KB Abbreviation for kilobase (of single-stranded nucleic acid).
Kb (Kilobit) One thousand bits. Unit of measure for data transfer.
KB (Kilobyte) 1,024 bytes. Unit of measure for computer storage.
Kbps Kilobyte per second.
KBS Knowledge Based System (UKMOD).
KBSF Knowledge Based Sensor Fusion.
KCC See definition for: Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC)
KDC Abbreviation for key distribution center.
KDEC Kinetic Energy Weapon Digital Emulation Center, Huntsville, AL.
KDS Kwajalein Discrimination System.
KE See Kinetic Energy.
KE ASAT Kinetic Energy Anti-Satellite Weapon.
KED Kill Enhancement Device.
Keep-Out Zone A volume around a space asset, which is off limits to parties not owners of the asset. Keep-out zones could be negotiated or unilaterally declared.
keepalive A network option that detects inactivity on a client-server connection and, if detected, terminates the connection.
KEI Kinetic Energy Intercept.
kelvin (K) A unit of thermodynamic temperature, taken as one of the base units of the International System of Units (SI).
Kelvin Temperature Scale An absolute temperature scale in which a change of 1 Kelvin equals a change of 1 degree Celsius; 0°K is the lowest temperature on the Kelvin scale.
Kendall effect A spurious pattern or other distortion in a facsimile record copy caused by unwanted modulation products arising from the transmission of a carrier…
KENN Statistical pattern recognition tool.
Kennelly-Heaviside layer Synonym E region.
Kerberos A security system that authenticates users. Kerberos doesn’t provide authorization to services or databases; it establishes identity at logon, which is…
Kermit An early generation protocol [a file-transfer and terminal-emulation program] developed for transfer of asynchronous data files, designed to help minimize…
Kernel A module of a program that forms a logical entity or performs a unit function. Note: The most vulnerable portion of code in a secure operating system is a…
kernel-based virtual machine KVM is a Full virtualization kernel module which will be incorporated into future releases of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Kerr electro-optic effect The creation of birefringence in a liquid that is not otherwise birefringent, by subjecting the liquid to an electric field.
KEV One thousand electron volts.
KEW Kinetic Energy Weapon.
KEWC Kinetic Energy Weapon, Chemical (propulsion).
KEWE Kinetic Energy Weapon, Electromagnetic (propulsion).
KEWG Kinetic Energy Weapon, Ground.
KEWO Kinetic Energy Weapon, Orbital.
key A block, often used in a series, which projects beyond the edge of the enframement of an opening and is joined with the surrounding masonry.
key agreement A key establishment protocol whose secret key is a function of information contributed by two or more participants, so that no party can predetermine the…
key authentication The assurance of the legitimate participants in a key agreement that no other entity possesses the shared-secret key. [After X9.42]
Key Bundle The three cryptographic keys (Key1, Key2, Key3) that are used with a Triple Data Encryption Algorithm mode.
key component One of two or more parameters that have the format of a cryptographic key that is added modulo-1 with one or more like parameters to form a cryptographic…
key confirmation The assurance of the rightful participants in a key-establishment protocol that the intended recipient(s) of the shared key actually possess the shared…
key distribution center (KDC) [A] COMSEC facility generating and distributing key in electrical form. [INFOSEC-99]
key encrypting key A key that is used exclusively for encrypting and decrypting keys. [After X9.28] 2. Key that encrypts or decrypts other key for transmission or storage.
key encrypting key pair In public-key cryptography, two key encrypting keys used together to encrypt other keys. [After X9.28]
Key Escrow A deposit of the private key of a subscriber and other pertinent information pursuant to an escrow agreement or similar contract binding upon the…
Key Escrow System A system that entrusts the two components comprising a cryptographic key (e.g., a device unique key) to two key component holders (also called "escrow…
Key Establishment The process by which cryptographic keys are securely distributed among cryptographic modules using manual transport methods (e.g.
Key Exchange The process of exchanging public keys in order to establish secure communications.
Key Expansion Routine used to generate a series of Round Keys from the Cipher Key.
key generation center A facility within a group, which facility performs the function of generating keys for any specific key exchange transaction. [After X9.28]
Key Generation Material Random numbers, pseudo-random numbers, and cryptographic parameters used in generating cryptographic keys.
key generator A device, including associated alarms and self-tests, for generating cryptographic keys (and where needed, initialization vectors). [After X9.17]
key granularity The number of individuals represented by a key, e.g., the finest granularity is one individual represented by one key; a coarser granularity is a node key.
key integrity The assurance that a key (a) is always used in the proper order and key space, and (b) has not been altered. [After X9.65]
key list Printed sets of key settings for a specific cryptonet. Keylists may be produced in list, pad, or printed tape format. [INFOSEC-99]
Key Loader A self-contained unit that is capable of storing at least one plaintext or encrypted cryptographic key or key component that can be transferred, upon…
Key Management The activities involving the handling of cryptographic keys and other related security parameters (e.g.
key management facility The physically protected enclosure (e.g., room or device) and its contents where cryptographic elements (i.e.
Key Management server (KM server) An Exchange computer installed with advanced security information. [Exchange 5.5]
key offset The process of applying a count value to a cryptographic key using the Boolean exclusive-OR function. [After X9.17] 2. The count so added.
key pair A set of security credentials you use to prove your identity electronically. A key pair consists of a private key and a public key.
key pair updating The recertification or replacement of a certificate authority's public/private key pair.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) KPIs help organizations achieve organizational goals through the definition and measurement of progress.
Key phrase (or keyword phrase) a search phrase made up of keywords. See "keyword."
key prefix A logical grouping of the objects in a bucket. The prefix value is similar to a directory name that enables you to store similar data under the same…
key production key Key used to initialize a keystream generator for the production of other electronically generated key. [INFOSEC-99]
key protector A blob (binary large object) that is used to restrict access to a BitLocker-protected disk.
key pulsing A system of sending telephone calling signals in which the digits are transmitted by operation of a pushbutton key set.
key search attack An attack by a malicious user or malicious software on a computer or operating system to find a secret password or a symmetric encryption key by guessing…
key security In cryptology, the protection of keys against compromise. [After X9.19]
key service message A message used for transferring keys between subscribers. [After X9.28]
key set A multiline or multifunction user terminal device.
key set identifier A non-secret value that uniquely identifies a key set. [After X9.24]
key storage In cryptology, storage of cryptographic keys in such a manner as (a) to protect them against unauthorized use, disclosure, or tampering, and (b) to erase…
key stream [A] sequence of symbols (or their electrical or mechanical equivalents) produced in a machine or auto-manual cryptosystem to combine with plain text to…
key tag Identification information associated with certain types of electronic key. [INFOSEC-99]
key tape Punched or magnetic tape containing key. Printed key in tape form is referred to as a key list. [INFOSEC-99]
key telephone system (KTS) In a local environment, terminals and equipment that provide immediate access from all terminals to a variety of telephone services without attendant…
Key Transport The secure transport of cryptographic keys from one cryptographic module to another module.
key type A characteristic of a key that distinguishes it as either a key-encrypting key or a data key. [After X9.17]
key updating Irreversible cryptographic process for modifying key. [INFOSEC-99]
key usage vector An identifier that specifies cryptographic services, modes, and key values in which the associated key may be used. [After X9.69]
key validation In public key infrastructure (PKI) systems, the procedure allowing the receiver of a public key to verify that it conforms with the requirements for such…
key value The object used to generate an associated hash code for lookup in an associative data structure.
key variable Deprecated synonym for key.
Key Wrap A method of encrypting keys (along with associated integrity information) that provides both confidentiality and integrity protection using a symmetric…
key-auto-key Cryptographic logic using previous key to produce key. [INFOSEC-99]
key-pulse signal The first signal in an MF (multifrequency) outpulsing format; a control signal used to prepare the customer installation (CI) to receive digits. [T1.
key-value pair A set of data items that contains a unique identifier, called a key, and a value that is the actual data for the key.
keyboard An input device used to enter data by manual depression of keys, which causes the generation of the selected code element.
keyboard punch : Synonym keypunch.
keyboard recorder A hidden program in a computer that stores user-typed input or other input and sends this data to the originator.
keyboard shortcut A key or combination of keys that a user can press to perform an action that is available from a menu.
Keyed-hash based message authentication code (HMAC) A message authentication code that uses a cryptographic key in conjunction with a hash function.
keying The generating of signals by the interruption or modulation of a steady signal or carrier. 2. See chroma keying.