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Inside JobnounMWEsome transgression committed with the assistance of someone trusted by the victimverifiedMay 18, 2026
Inside LoopnounMWEa loop consisting of a climb followed by inverted flight followed by a dive that returns to horizontal flightverifiedMay 18, 2026
Inside OutadverbMWEwith the inside facing outwardcandidateMay 18, 2026
Inside ThreatnounMWEAn entity with authorized access that has the potential to harm an information system through destruction, disclosure, modification of data, and/or denial of service.verifiedMay 9, 2026
Inside TracknounMWEa favorable position in a competitionverifiedMay 18, 2026
inside( r) threatnounMWEA person or group of persons within an organization who pose a potential risk through violating security policies.verifiedMay 9, 2026
Insider AttacknounMWEThose who are within [an] organisation may have authorised access to vast amounts of sensitive company records that are essential for maintaining competitiveness and market position, and knowledge of information services and procedures that are crucial for daily operations. . . .[and] should an individual choose to act against the organisation, then with their privileged access and their extensive knowledge, they are well positioned to cause serious damage.verifiedAug 28, 2026
Insider InformationnounMWEimportant information about the plans or condition of a corporation that has not been released to the publicverifiedMay 18, 2026
insider threatnounMWEThe threat that an insider will use their authorized access, wittingly or unwittingly, to do harm to the security of the United States. This threat can include damage to the United States through espionage, terrorism, unauthorized disclosure, or through the loss or degradation of departmental resources or capabilities.verifiedAug 30, 2026
Insider TradingnounMWEbuying or selling corporate stock by a corporate officer or other insider on the basis of information that has not been made public and is supposed to remain confidentialverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insignia of RanknounMWEan insignia worn on a military uniformverifiedMay 18, 2026
Inspectable SpacenounMWEThree dimensional space surrounding equipment that processes classified and/or sensitive information within which TEMPEST exploitation is not considered practical or where legal authority to identify and remove a potential TEMPEST exploitation exists. Synonymous with zone of control.verifiedMay 9, 2026
Inspection and RepairnounMWEperiodic maintenance on a car or machineverifiedMay 18, 2026
Inspector GeneralnounMWEa military officer responsible for investigationsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Installation ChargenounMWEthe charge for installing somethingverifiedMay 18, 2026
Installment BuyingnounMWEa system for paying for goods by installmentsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Installment CreditnounMWEa loan repaid with interest in equal periodic paymentsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Installment DebtnounMWEdebt to be paid by installmentsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Installment LoannounMWEa loan repaid with interest in equal periodic paymentsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Installment PlannounMWEa system for paying for goods by installmentsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Installment RatenounMWEthe amount of money paid out per unit timeverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instance WeightnounMWEA numerical value that multiplies the contribution of a data point in a model.verifiedAug 28, 2026
Instant CoffeenounMWEdehydrated coffee that can be made into a drink by adding hot waterverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instant ReplaynounMWEthe immediate rebroadcast of some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on videotapeverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instantaneous Sound PressurenounMWEthe difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that pointverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instinctive ReflexnounMWEan automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulusverifiedMay 18, 2026
Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersnounMWEPronounced I-triple-E; IEEE is an organization composed of engineers, scientists and students Scope Note: Best known for developing standards for the computer and electronics industryverifiedAug 28, 2026
Instruction BooknounMWEa book of directions for using or operating some piece of equipmentverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instruction ExecutionnounMWE(computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computerverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instruction ManualnounMWEa manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate itverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instrument FlyingnounMWEnavigation of an airplane solely by instrumentsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instrument LandingnounMWEan aircraft landing made entirely by means of instrumentsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instrument of ExecutionnounMWEan instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned personverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instrument of PunishmentnounMWEan instrument designed and used to punish a condemned personverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instrument of TorturenounMWEan instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned personverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instrument PanelnounMWEelectrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devicesverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instrumental ConditioningnounMWEoperant conditioning that pairs a response with a reinforcement in discrete trialsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instrumental MusicnounMWEmusic intended to be performed by a musical instrument or group of instrumentsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Instrumental RolenounMWEthe semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a processverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insulating MaterialnounMWEa material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricityverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insulating TapenounMWEa water-resistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductorsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insulin ReactionnounMWEhypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing comaverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insulin ShocknounMWEthe administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and comaverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insulin Shock TherapynounMWEthe administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and comaverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insulin Shock TreatmentnounMWEthe administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and comaverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes MellitusnounMWEsevere diabetes mellitus with an early onsetverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insurable InterestnounMWEan interest in a person or thing that will support the issuance of an insurance policyverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insurance AgentnounMWEan agent who sells insuranceverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insurance BrokernounMWEan agent who sells insuranceverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insurance ClaimnounMWEdemand for payment in accordance with an insurance policyverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insurance CompanynounMWEa financial institution that sells insuranceverifiedMay 18, 2026
insurance coveragenounMWEThe amount of risk or liability covered for an individual or entity by way of insurance services. Insurance coverage is issued by an insurer in the event of an unforeseen or unwanted occurrences.verifiedMay 9, 2026
Insurance FirmnounMWEa financial institution that sells insuranceverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insurance PolicynounMWEwritten contract or certificate of insuranceverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insurance PremiumnounMWEpayment for insuranceverifiedMay 18, 2026
insurance ridernounMWEAn add-on provision to a basic insurance policy that provides additional benefits to the policyholder at an additional cost. Standard policies usually leave little room for modification or customization beyond choosing deductibles and coverage amounts.verifiedMay 9, 2026
Insurance UnderwriternounMWEa financial institution that sells insuranceverifiedMay 18, 2026
Insured PersonnounMWEa person whose interests are protected by an insurance policyverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intaglio PrintingnounMWEa printing process that uses an etched or engraved plateverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intake ManifoldnounMWEa manifold consisting of a pipe to carry fuel to each cylinder in an internal-combustion engineverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intake ValvenounMWEa valve that controls the flow of fluid through an intakeverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intangible assetnounMWEAn asset that is not physical in nature Scope Note: Examples include: intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, processes), goodwill, and brand recognitionverifiedMay 9, 2026
Integral CalculusnounMWEthe part of calculus that deals with integration and its application in the solution of differential equations and in determining areas or volumes etc.verifiedMay 18, 2026
Integrated CircuitnounMWEa microelectronic computer circuit incorporated into a chip or semiconductorverifiedMay 18, 2026
Integrated Data ProcessingnounMWEautomatic data processing in which data acquisition and other stages or processing are integrated into a coherent systemverifiedSep 1, 2026
Integrated Logistic SupportnounMWEthe pooling of specific resources by subscribing nations for the support of some joint operationverifiedMay 18, 2026
integrated risk managementnounMWEThe structured approach that enables an enterprise or organization to share risk information and risk analysis and to synchronize independent yet complementary risk management strategies to unify efforts across the enterprise.verifiedMay 9, 2026
Integrated Systems Digital Networking (ISDN)nounMWEA hierarchy of digital switching and transmission systems that provides voice, data, and image in a unified manner. Integrated Systems Digital Networking (ISDN) is synchronized so that all digital elements communicate in the same protocol at the same speed.verifiedAug 30, 2026
Integrated test/exercisenounMWEThis integrated test/exercise incorporates more than one component or module, as well as external dependencies, to test the effectiveness of the continuity plans for a business line or major function.verifiedAug 30, 2026
integrity check mechanismnounMWEAny software, hardware, or methodology that checks a program, system, or records for unauthorized modifications.verifiedMay 9, 2026
Integrity Check ValuenounMWEChecksum capable of detecting modification of an information system.verifiedMay 9, 2026
Integrity Star PropertynounMWEIn Integrity Star Property a user cannot read data of a lower integrity level then their own.verifiedMay 9, 2026
Integumentary SystemnounMWEthe skin and its appendagesverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intellectual NourishmentnounMWEanything that provides mental stimulus for thinkingverifiedMay 18, 2026
intellectual propertynounMWECreations of the mind such as musical, literary, and artistic works; inventions; and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and related rights. Under intellectual property law, the holder of one of these abstract “properties” has certain exclusive rights to the creative work, commercial symbol, or invention by which it is covered.verifiedMay 9, 2026
Intelligence ActivitynounMWEthe operation of gathering information about an enemyverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligence AgencynounMWEa unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemyverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligence AgentnounMWEa person secretly employed in espionage for a governmentverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligence AnalystnounMWEa government analyst of information about an enemy or potential enemyverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligence CellnounMWEa terrorist cell whose members are trained to perform reconnaissance and surveillanceverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligence InformationnounMWEsecret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)verifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligence OfficernounMWEa person secretly employed in espionage for a governmentverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligence OperationnounMWEthe operation of gathering information about an enemyverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligence QuotientnounMWEa measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence testverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligence ServicenounMWEa unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemyverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligence TestnounMWEa psychometric test of intelligenceverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intelligent Process AutomationnounMWEA preconfigured software instance that combines business rules, experience- based context determination logic, and decision criteria to initiate and execute multiple interrelated human and automated processes in a dynamic context. The goal is to complete the execution of a combination of processes, activities, and tasks in one or more unrelated software systems that deliver a result or service with minimal or no human intervention.verifiedAug 28, 2026
Intensity LevelnounMWEthe amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)verifiedMay 18, 2026
Intensive CarenounMWEclose monitoring and constant medical care of patients with life-threatening conditionsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Intensive Care UnitnounMWEa hospital unit staffed and equipped to provide intensive careverifiedMay 18, 2026
Inter AliaadverbMWEamong other thingscandidateMay 18, 2026
Inter Vivos TrustnounMWEa trust created and operating during the grantor's lifetimeverifiedMay 18, 2026
Inter-Group CommunicationnounMWEa channel for communication between groupsverifiedMay 18, 2026
Inter-Service SupportnounMWEaction by one military service to provide logistic (or administrative) support to another military serviceverifiedMay 18, 2026
Interactive MultimedianounMWEa multimedia system in which related items of information are connected and can be presented togetherverifiedMay 18, 2026
Interactive Multimedia SystemnounMWEa multimedia system in which related items of information are connected and can be presented togetherverifiedMay 18, 2026
interactive remote accessnounMWEUser-initiated access by a person employing a remote access client or other remote access technology using a routable protocol. Remote access originates from a Cyber Asset that is not an Intermediate System and not located within any of the Responsible Entity’s Electronic Security Perimeter(s) or at a defined Electronic Access Point (EAP). Remote access may be initiated from: 1) Cyber Assets used or owned by the Responsible Entity, 2) Cyber Assets used or owned by employees, and 3) Cyber Assets used or owned by vendors, contractors, or consultants. Interactive remote access does not include system-to-system process communications.verifiedAug 30, 2026
interactive user accessnounMWEUser access to an operating system by means of a log-in through a Graphical User Interface.verifiedAug 30, 2026
Interagency SupportnounMWEprovision of logistic (or administrative) support by one or more of the military services to one or more departments or agencies of the United States governmentverifiedMay 18, 2026
Interbank checksnounMWEChecks that are not "on-us." They are cleared and settled either by direct presentment, a clearinghouse association, a correspondent bank, or a Federal Reserve Bank.verifiedAug 30, 2026