Information Security Standards

Glossary of Terms

– A –

Accreditation: Accreditation is the official management decision given by a Division Chief to authorize operation of an information system and to explicitly accept the risk to SCO operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), information assets, or individuals, based on the implementation of an agreed upon set of security controls.

– B –

Backup:  A process by which information is copied in some form so as to be available and used if the original information from which it originated is lost, destroyed, or corrupted.