Terms starting with “E”

The process of translating binary characters into representing characters (e.g., letters and numbers).

In the VVSG, "is encouraged" indicates "an optional recommended action." See also SHOULD. Cf. MAY.

Cryptographically transform data to produce cipher text. Source: IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2

A cryptographic key that has been encrypted using an Approved security function with a key encrypting key, a PIN, or a password in order to disguise the value of the underlying pla...

A network on which messages are encrypted (e.g., using DES, AES, or other appropriate algorithms) to prevent reading by unauthorized parties. (SP 800-32) (NISTIR)

Cryptographic process of transforming data (called “plaintext”) into a form (called “ ciphertext ”) that conceals the data’s original meaning to prevent it from being known or used...

Set of mathematically expressed rules for rendering data unintelligible by executing a series of conversions controlled by a key.

A certificate containing a public key that can encrypt or decrypt electronic messages, files, documents, or data transmissions, or establish or exchange a session key for these sam...

A feature of the Windows operating system that allows files to be stored in encrypted form for security purposes. Abbreviated EFS.

A "data processing card which instructs the computer that all ballots of a precinct have been counted." 31 Ky. Admin. Regs. §2:010(1)(15).

Device that 1) performs cryptographic functions, 2) typically is part of a larger system for which the device provides security services, and 3) from the viewpoint of a supporting...

When the manufacturer or integrator of an IT component ceases to produce and provide technical support for that product. Election officials who use technologies that are EOL'd, sho...

Accounting for all the accountable components of a COMSEC equipment configuration by a single short title. Source: NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)

1. With reference to security, "supporting both and VOTER VERIFICATION ELECTION VERIFICATION." VVSG. 2. Referring to the "entire elections process, from election definition through...

The ability of a voting system to provide for all aspects of a SESSION. ACCESSIBILITY VOTING A identified in the HUMAN FACTOR 2007 VVSG.

Communications encryption in which data is encrypted when being passed through a network, but routing information remains visible. Source: NIST SP 800-12 (adapted)

Safeguarding information in an information system from point of origin to point of destination.

1. A candidate having an ENDORSEMENT, i.e. one who has been nominated by a political party. 2. A candidate having more that one ENDORSEMENT, i.e. a candidate who is CROSS- ENDORSED...

1. The nomination of a candidate by a political party. "Approval by a political party (e.g., as the candidate that the party elects to field in a particular contest and/or as the c...

Security software that is deployed on workstations and servers, to collect technical data and analyze it for suspicious patterns and threats.

Safeguards implemented through software to protect end-user machines such as workstations and laptops against attack (e.g., antivirus, antispyware, anti-adware, personal firewalls,...

A display format that is an alternative visual format supporting personal screen display choices such as text size, color contrast, and preferred language.

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity

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