Terms starting with “D”
321 election security terms starting with D, with direct links to full definitions and source-backed context.
Durability
VerifiedThe ability to withstand normal use without deterioration. VVSG.
Duration
VerifiedA field within a certificate that is composed of two subfields; "date of issue" and "date of next issue." (SP 800-32) (NISTIR) Dynamic Attack Surface Definition: The automated, on-...
Duty Station
VerifiedAn assigned work location.
Dynamic Attack Surface
VerifiedThe automated, on-the-fly changes of an information system's characteristics to thwart actions of an adversary.
Dynamic Password
A password that changes at a defined interval or event.
Dynamic Random Access Memory
VerifiedThe most common type of random-access memory in personal computers. It needs to be continually refreshed in order not to lose data and therefore requires continuous electrical powe...
Dynamic Subsystem
VerifiedA subsystem that is not continually present during the execution phase of an information system. Service-oriented architectures and cloud computing architectures are examples of ar...
Dynamic Voting System Software
Verifiedthat changes over time once it is installed on the voting VOTING SYSTEM SOFTWARE equipment. Cf. SEMI-STATIC VOTING SYSTEM SOFTWARE, STATIC VOTING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.