embedded computer[A] computer system that is an integral part of a larger system. [INFOSEC-99]
embedded cryptographic system[A] cryptosystem performing or controlling a function as an integral element of a larger system or subsystem. [INFOSEC-99]
embedded cryptographyCryptography engineered into an equipment or system whose basic function is not cryptographic. [INFOSEC-99]
embedded customer-premises equipmentTelephone-company-provided premises equipment in use or in inventory of a regulated telephone utility as of divestiture (December 31, 1983).
embedded processorIn non-ADP equipment, a CPU and firmware that are critical to the operation of the equipment.
embedded SQLSQL statements that are embedded in a host language program.
EmbeddedJava TechnologyThe availability of Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition technology under a restrictive license agreement that allows a licensee to leverage certain Java…
embeddingWhen something is contained in something else, particularly when that might be considered surprising: "I've embedded a complete Perl interpreter in my…
Emergency Broadcast System (EBS)The EBS is composed of AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations; low-power TV stations; and non-Government industry entities operating on a voluntary, organized…
emergency changeoverA modified changeover procedure that is used whenever the normal changeover procedure cannot be used because of failure(s) in the signaling terminal…
emergency locator transmitter (ELT)A transmitter of an aircraft or survival craft actuated manually or automatically that is used as an alerting and locating aid for survival purposes.
emergency service attendant position (ESAP)A special attendant position used to terminate emergency calls. It provides sufficient signaling and display capabilities to support the functionality of…
emergency service callA call identified as receiving emergency service treatment. The call has an associated CESID (caller's emergency service ID), bridging, and transfer…
emergency service routing exchangeThe first exchange in the call connection capable of invoking the routing portion of the RBTESC service.
emergency service transfer exchangeA local exchange that is capable of invoking the bridging and transfer portions of the RBTESC (routing, bridging and transfer of emergency service calls)…
emergency service zone (ESZ)A geographical area within the emergency service serving area in which all callers are served by the same set of emergency service agencies. [T1.628-1993]
emergency short-termA period of not more than 72 consecutive hours (the aggregate of which do not exceed 15 days per year) during which emergency calls and services are…
emissionElectromagnetic energy propagated from a source by radiation or conduction. Note: The emission may be either desired or undesired and may occur anywhere…
Emission Control (EMCON)The selective and controlled use of electromagnetic, acoustic, or other emitters to optimize command and control capabilities while minimizing: a)…
emission securityProtection resulting from measures taken to deny unauthorized persons information derived from intercept and analysis of compromising emanations from…
emission spectrumOf a radio emission, the distribution of power or energy as a function of frequency.
EmissivityThe ratio of the radiant energy (heat) leaving (being emitted by) a surface to that of a black body at the same temperature and with the same area…
emoticonAbbreviation for emotion icon. In electronic communication, a multi-character symbol, created with ASCII characters, to express emotions and physical…
EmphasisAn HTML tag used to emphasize text. Please note that it is more important that copy reads well to humans than any boost you may think you will get by…
Employee/Official NumberA number assigned by a service provider for its own internal business purposes. See "Administrative Numbers" definition.
EMUEnvironmental Monitoring Unit. A storage shelf component that is used to note disk and shelf events, including disk insertion or removal, fan faults, and…
emulateTo duplicate the functions of one system with a different system, so that the second system appears to behave like the first system.
emulated filerA software copy of the failed filer that is hosted by the takeover filer. The emulated filer appears to users and administrators like a functional version…
emulationpresenting a facsimile of a resource which is not present to a consumer so that it is not aware of the resources absence, allowing the consumer to exist…
en banc"In the bench" or "full bench." Refers to court sessions with the entire membership of a court participating rather than the usual quorum. U.S.
en passantWhen you change a "value" as it is being copied. [From French, "in passing", as in the exotic pawn-capturing maneuver in chess.]
en-bloc signalingSignaling in which address digits are transmitted in one or more blocks, each block containing sufficient address information to enable switching centers…
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.