Glossary · Verb
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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
accountverbAn identification means for a group or individual in order to gain access to a resource, such as a computer or the Internet.RememberUnclassified
advanced searchverbuse refined or complex search techniques to locate specific informationUnderstandUnclassified
advertiseverbpresent or promote information to a specific audience using persuasive techniquesAnalyzeUnclassified
affectverbTo have an effect on someone or something; make a difference to someone or something.Unclassified
air gapverbTo physically separate or isolate a system from other systems or networks (verb).Unclassified
alertverbNotification that a specific attack has been directed at an organization’s information systems.RememberUnclassified
analyzeverbexamine information in detail to identify components, patterns, or causesAnalyzeUnclassified
analyze candidate architecturesverbevaluate and compare potential system designs or structuresAnalyzeUnclassified
animateverbbring concepts to life through motion graphics or dynamic visual representationCreateUnclassified
applyverbuse learned knowledge, rules, or methods to solve problems in new situationsApplyUnclassified
appraiseverbassess the value, quality, or significance of something using defined criteriaEvaluateUnclassified
assistverbTo give support or aid to someone, typically by doing a share of the work; help.Unclassified
authorizeverbTo give official permission or approval for an undertaking; sanction; empower.Unclassified
avoidverbrecognize and intentionally prevent errors, risks, or undesirable outcomesApplyUnclassified
boolean searchverbuse logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine search queriesUnderstandUnclassified
buildverbconstruct or create something by assembling parts or developing componentsCreateUnclassified
catalogueverbcreate a systematic list or record of items with descriptive detailsAnalyzeUnclassified
categorizeverbarrange or classify items into defined groups based on shared characteristicsCreateUnclassified
certifyverbTo recognize as having met certain standards or possessing certain qualifications.Secondary
clarifyverbmake a concept or statement easier to understand by providing explanationUnderstandUnclassified
classifyverborganize items into categories based on shared attributes or criteriaEvaluateUnclassified
clearverbTo use software or hardware products to overwrite storage space on the media with nonsensitive data. This process may include overwriting not only the logical storage location of a file(s) (e.g., file allocation table) but also may include all addressable locations. See comments on Clear/Purge Convergence.Unclassified
codeverbwrite instructions in a programming language to create software or automate tasksCreateUnclassified
compileverbgather and assemble information from multiple sources into one collectionCreateUnclassified
complyverbTo act in accordance with a wish, command, law, standard, or contractual obligation.Unclassified
concludeverbarrive at a judgment or logical end point based on evidence and reasoningCreateUnclassified
connectverbidentify or establish relationships between ideas, concepts, or informationAnalyzeUnclassified
considerverbthink carefully about something before making a judgment or decisionEvaluateUnclassified
controlverbTo exercise authority over; direct; regulate. This include exercising authority over the processesses of issuance and revocation, management, and auditing.EvaluateUnclassified
control and monitorverbTo have the power to direct or operate something in a certain way and regularly observe it.Unclassified
convinceverbpersuade someone through evidence and reasoning to accept a positionEvaluateUnclassified
coordinateverborganize and integrate multiple elements or activities to work together effectivelyApplyUnclassified
correlateverbidentify and establish mutual relationships or connections between data setsAnalyzeUnclassified
coververbTo deal with a subject by describing or analyzing its most important aspects or events.Unclassified
criteriaverbidentify or apply the standards used for making judgments or decisionsEvaluateUnclassified
critiqueverbprovide a detailed, balanced analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of somethingEvaluateUnclassified
decipherverbConvert enciphered text to plain text by means of a cryptographic system.RememberUnclassified
deconstructverbbreak down a complex structure or argument to examine its fundamental partsAnalyzeUnclassified
decryptverbtransform ciphertext back into plaintext using the appropriate cryptographic key or algorithmApplyUnclassified
deduceverbarrive at a logical conclusion by reasoning from general principles to specific casesEvaluateUnclassified
deductverbsubtract or remove; also, reach a conclusion through logical reasoningEvaluateUnclassified
define and assign roles and responsibilitiesverbTo specify and designate roles and responsibilities for functions within an organization.Unclassified
demonstrateverbshow or prove something through evidence, examples, or practical applicationApplyUnclassified
depreciateverbreduce the recorded value of something over time; account for diminishing worthApplyUnclassified
describeverbgive a detailed account of the characteristics or features of somethingUnderstandUnclassified
destroyverbTo render target data recovery infeasible and media unusable for the storage of data.Unclassified
determineverbestablish or ascertain something through investigation, calculation, or analysisEvaluateUnclassified
developverbcreate, elaborate, or advance something over time through iterative workCreateUnclassified
deviseverbplan or invent a new method, procedure, or solution through creative thinkingCreateUnclassified
diagnoseverbidentify the nature or cause of a problem through systematic analysisAnalyzeUnclassified
differentiateverbidentify and explain the distinctions between two or more itemsEvaluateUnclassified
discloseverbTo release, transfer, spread widely, or communicate verbally, in writing, electronically, or any other means to a third party.Unclassified
discriminateverbrecognize and identify fine distinctions or differences between itemsEvaluateUnclassified
dissectverbanalyze something in fine detail by separating it into its component partsAnalyzeUnclassified
documentverbrecord information systematically for reference, evidence, or communicationAnalyzeUnclassified
editorializeverbexpress opinions or commentary on a subject, particularly in writingEvaluateUnclassified
educateverbTo give or provide with information or intellectual, social, or moral instruction; inform.Unclassified
encipherverbConvert plain text to cipher text by means of a cryptographic system.RememberUnclassified
enforceverbTo compel obedience to, observance of, or compliance with laws, rules, duties, or commitments.Unclassified
escortverbTo accompany someone or something somewhere, especially for protection, guidance, or as a mark of rank.Unclassified
establishverbset up, create, or demonstrate something on a firm or permanent basisCreateUnclassified
establish and implementverbTo lay the groundwork for something and then put it into practice.Unclassified
establish and maintainverbTo lay the groundwork for something and uphold it or ensure continuation by requiring maintenance.Unclassified
evaluateverbassess the quality, importance, or value of something against defined criteriaEvaluateSecondary
exampleverbprovide a specific instance that illustrates a concept or principleUnderstandUnclassified
experimentverbconduct a test or trial to discover, verify, or demonstrate somethingEvaluateUnclassified
extrapolateverbestimate or project beyond known data based on existing trends or patternsAnalyzeUnclassified
formulateverbcreate or develop a plan, strategy, theory, or expression methodicallyCreateUnclassified
functionverbdescribe or identify the purpose or role of something within a systemAnalyzeUnclassified
generalizeverbdraw broad conclusions or principles from specific cases or examplesCreateUnclassified
generalizedverbform broad conclusions or principles from specific observations or examplesUnderstandUnclassified
give exampleverbprovide a specific instance that demonstrates a concept or principleUnderstandUnclassified
give examples ofverbprovide multiple specific instances that demonstrate a concept or principleUnderstandUnclassified
grant accessverbTo give someone or some process permission to communicate someone or something, use something, or enter some place.Unclassified
hashverbapply a one-way function to produce a fixed-length digest from arbitrary input dataApplyUnclassified
hypothesizeverbpropose a testable explanation or prediction based on limited evidenceCreateUnclassified
identifyverbrecognize, name, or distinguish specific items, features, or conceptsEvaluateUnclassified
identify and defineverbTo establish what something is and describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of it.Unclassified
illustrateverbclarify or explain using examples, diagrams, or visual representationsAnalyzeUnclassified
improveverbmake something better by enhancing its quality, value, or effectivenessCreateUnclassified
interfaceverbcreate connections or interactions between different systems or componentsCreateUnclassified
interpolateverbestimate a value within a range based on surrounding known valuesUnderstandUnclassified
interpretverbexplain the meaning or significance of information, data, or eventsEvaluateUnclassified
involveverbTo include someone or something in an activity or situation, or as a necessary part.Unclassified
justifyverbprovide reasons, evidence, or arguments to support a decision or conclusionCreateUnclassified
lockverbTo fasten or secure something with a mechanical device used for keeping things fastened.Unclassified
make use ofverbapply or utilize available resources, tools, or knowledge effectivelyApplyUnclassified
manipulateverbhandle, control, or modify something skillfully for a specific purposeApplyUnclassified
mapverbTo diagram data that is to be exchanged electronically, including how it is to be used and what business management systems need it; a preliminary step for developing an applications link.Unclassified
measureverbdetermine the size, amount, degree, or quality of something using a standardCreateUnclassified
mind mapverbcreate a visual diagram that organizes information around a central conceptAnalyzeUnclassified
mitigateverbTo lessen or to try to lessen the severity, pain, seriousness, extent, or gravity of.Unclassified
moderateverbreview and manage content or discussions to ensure quality and appropriatenessEvaluateUnclassified
multiplexverbTo combine multiple signals from possibly disparate sources, in order to transmit them over a single path.Unclassified
networkverbestablish and maintain connections with others for information exchangeCreateUnclassified
network mappingverbTo compile an electronic inventory of the systems and the services on your network.Unclassified
notifyverbTo give someone facts or information about something, typically in an official or formal manner.Unclassified
organizeverbarrange or structure elements systematically for efficiency or clarityCreateUnclassified
paraphraseverbrestate information in different words while retaining the original meaningUnderstandUnclassified
perceiveverbbecome aware of or recognize something through observation or insightEvaluateUnclassified
picture graphicallyverbrepresent information through visual illustrations, charts, or diagramsUnderstandUnclassified
prepareverbmake ready for a specific purpose by organizing or assembling requirementsCreateUnclassified
proveverbdemonstrate the truth or validity of something through evidence or logicEvaluateUnclassified
provide accessverbTo make something accessible, or make accessible an endeavor someone is to undertake.Unclassified
rejectverbTo dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, unacceptable, or faulty; refuse to agree to.Unclassified
rekeyverbTo change the value of a cryptographic key that is being used in a cryptographic system/application.Unclassified
rekey a certificateverbTo change the value of a cryptographic key that is being used in a cryptographic system application; this normally entails issuing a new certificate on the new public key.Unclassified
remediateverbTo correct or make right a problem or undesirable situation, especially in regards to stopping or reversing environmental damage.Primary
reorganizeverbrestructure or rearrange something into a new, improved organizationCreateUnclassified
researchverbconduct systematic investigation to establish facts or reach conclusionsAnalyzeUnclassified
restoreverbTo bring back to previous or normal condition, place, or position; re-establish; repair; renovate; rehabilitate.Unclassified
resumeverbTo recommence functions following a cyber incident. An FMI should resume critical services as soon as it is safe and practicable to do so without causing unnecessary risk to the wider sector or further detriment to financial stability.Unclassified
reviewverbexamine or assess something critically to identify strengths and weaknessesEvaluateSecondary
review and testverbTo assess something and evaluate it for quality, performance, or reliability.Unclassified
review and updateverbTo assess and change something if necessary and keep it up to date based on pertinent criteria.Unclassified
revokeverbTo officially cancel or put an end something, such as a decree, decision, promise, operation, or validity.Unclassified
revoke a certificateverbTo prematurely end the operational period of a certificate effective at a specific date and time.Unclassified
risk monitoring systemverbTo identify at an early point in time potential risks to the survival of a member institution, which therefore allows the persons in charge to intervene or take countermeasures at an early point in time.Unclassified
signverbTo write one's name on something, or to provide some other mark to identify oneself or give authorization.ApplyUnclassified
subdivideverbdivide something that has already been divided into even smaller partsAnalyzeUnclassified
submitverbTo present a proposal, application, or document to a person or body for approval, consideration, or judgment.Unclassified
synthesizeverbcombine multiple elements, ideas, or sources into a coherent new wholeCreateUnclassified
take actionverbTo do something official in order to achieve an objective or handle a problem.Unclassified
tamperverbTo deliberately alter a system's logic, data, or control information to cause the system to perform unauthorized functions or services.RememberUnclassified
test forverbexamine or investigate to determine the presence or nature of somethingAnalyzeUnclassified
translateverbconvert information from one language, form, or representation to anotherCreateUnclassified
underlineverbmark or emphasize text or key information by drawing a line beneath itRememberUnclassified
understandverbTo perceive the intended meaning, significance, explanation, or cause of something.Unclassified
updateverbAutomatic or manual cryptographic process that irreversibly modifies the state of a COMSEC key.RememberUnclassified
uploadverbtransfer data or files from a local device to a remote system or platformApplyUnclassified
video blogverbcreate and publish video content documenting ideas, processes, or reflectionsCreateUnclassified
visualizeverbform a mental image or create a visual representation of informationUnderstandUnclassified
whenverbidentify or describe the time or conditions under which something occursRememberUnclassified
zero fillverbTo fill unused storage locations in an information system with the representation of the character denoting "0."Unclassified
zeroizeverbOverwrite a memory location with data consisting entirely of bits with the value zero so that the data is destroyed and not recoverable. This is often contrasted with deletion methods that merely destroy reference to data within a file system rather than the data itself.RememberUnclassified