Glossary Archive

Cross tab refers to transforming rows of data to columns. How this is done varies depending on the database or program used. A cross tab query performs calculations on the values in a field and displays the results in a datasheet.

Relating to the use of cryptographic techniques, such as encryption and decryption, to secure data and transactions. Cryptographic hashes Unique digital representations of data generated using cryptographic algorithms, commonly used for data integrity verification and security.

Mathematical codes or values used in cryptographic algorithms to encrypt or decrypt data and ensure secure communication and transactions.

A characteristic of quality derived from customer perceptions.

A feature or an extension in software that requires custom coding to create a modification of a software application. It differs from configuration, in which native tools that are part of the software solution are used to change behaviors in the software.

Easy to read, often single page, real-time user interface, showing a graphical presentation of the current status and historical trends of an organization’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enable instantaneous and informed decisions to be made at a glance.

Numbers, characters, or images in a form which can be assessed by a human or (especially) input into a computer, stored and processed.

A set of data. A permanent, self descriptive store of interrelated data items arranged in a logical way that can be accessed by various computer programs.

A set of software applications combined with a database whose main functions are to create the database; insert; read; update and delete database data; maintain data integrity and security and prevent data from being lost by providing backup and recovery capabilities.

An incident in which sensitive, protected or confidential data has potentially been viewed, stolen or used by an individual unauthorized to do so.