A private sector group consisting of the American Accounting Assoc., AICPA, the Institute of Internal Auditors, the Institute of Management Accountants, and Financial Executives International
Cold Site
A location that provides everything necessary to quickly install computer equipment in the event of a disaster-stricken org.
CMOS
A type of memory chip powered by a small battery on the motherboard that retains its data when the power is turned off
Closed loop verfication
An input validation method in which data that has been entered into the system is sent back to the sending device so that the user can verify that the correct data has been entered
Client/Sever System
An arrangement of a LAN where info requested by a user is first processed as much as possible by the server and then transmitted to the user, opposite of fileserver
Chief Security Officer (CSO)
A person who conducts vulnerability tests and risk assessments on security meassures implemented by the company
Check Digit
A redundant digit in a data field that provides info about the other digits in the data field, used to check for errors or loss of characters
Certificate Authority
An independent organization that issues digital certificates
Centralized Data Processing System
All the data processing equipment, personnel, and controls located in the same geographical area.
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
A type of monitor used in some personal computers and computer terminals
Capacity Check
An input validation routine that ensures that data will fit into its assigned field
Canned Software
Programs written by computer manufacturers or software developerment companies for sale on the open market with a broad range of users
Callback System
A routing verification procedure, user dials in and is authenticated and then the computer disconnects and calls the user back.Click to flip