Why does this matter operationally?
Security
The set of controls, protocols, and architectures that protect connectivity infrastructure from unauthorised access, interception, and disruption. In industrial and remote environments, security must account for both IT threats and the operational consequences of a compromised control path.
195 terms
Authentication
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system. It establishes whether a claimed identity is valid before access is granted.
Concept/Framework
Authorization
Authorization is the process of determining what an authenticated user or system is allowed to access or do. It evaluates permissions after identity has been established.
Concept/Framework
Battery Management System
Battery Management System is the subsystem that monitors, protects, and controls battery charging, discharging, and state of charge. It keeps the battery operating within safe limits.
Hardware
Beyond Line Of Sight Command Link
Beyond Line Of Sight Command Link is a command path that allows remote control when the operator and vehicle are not in direct visual range. It extends command reach through…
Operations
Blue Force Tracking
A friendly-force position tracking system that continuously reports GNSS-derived location data from equipped vehicles and units to a shared situational display, reducing fratricide risk and improving coordination through shared friendly-force…
Concept/Framework
Border Relay
Border Relay is a communications relay deployed in border regions to extend coverage or route traffic across difficult terrain and jurisdictional edges.
Hardware
Bridge to Network Integration
Bridge to Network Integration is the integration of vessel bridge systems with onboard or external network services for operational connectivity and data exchange. It links navigation operations with communications systems…
Operations
C4ISR
The umbrella military capability category encompassing command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, treated as integrated systems supporting commanders' decision-making and situational awareness.
Concept/Framework
Checksum
Checksum is a calculated value used to verify the integrity of data by detecting whether it has changed or been corrupted. It is a basic error-detection mechanism.
Software
Checksum Algorithm
A checksum algorithm is a computational method that transforms data into a compact value used to verify whether the data has changed. The generated value is compared against an expected…
Software