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OVERSIGHT INFORMATION SYSTEM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- information system security officer
1, record 1, English, information%20system%20security%20officer
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ISSO 2, record 1, English, ISSO
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An ad-hoc management role within cyber security that is primarily engaged in oversight and reporting of information system security within a department, branch, or organization. This role is primarily responsible for local planning and management of the security of system(s) over which they have been given authority. 3, record 1, English, - information%20system%20security%20officer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
information system security officer; ISSO: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - information%20system%20security%20officer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- officier de la sécurité des systèmes d'information
1, record 1, French, officier%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27information
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OSSI 2, record 1, French, OSSI
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- officière de la sécurité des systèmes d'information 3, record 1, French, offici%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27information
correct, feminine noun
- OSSI 3, record 1, French, OSSI
correct, feminine noun
- OSSI 3, record 1, French, OSSI
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les dispositifs USB autorisés doivent être enregistrés et contrôlés de manière centralisée par l'officier de la sécurité des systèmes d'information (OSSI). 4, record 1, French, - officier%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27information
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
officier de la sécurité des systèmes d’information; OSSI : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - officier%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27information
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Data Banks and Databases
- Surgery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Information System Advisory Committee
1, record 2, English, Information%20System%20Advisory%20Committee
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ISAC 1, record 2, English, ISAC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Information System Advisory Committee(ISAC) provides oversight to Canadian Blood Services on strategies and activities required to build a data system that provides timely access to high quality ODT [organ donation and transplantation] information for patient care, system management and performance, research, and accountability. 1, record 2, English, - Information%20System%20Advisory%20Committee
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Banques et bases de données
- Chirurgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif des systèmes d'information
1, record 2, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes%20d%27information
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ISAC 1, record 2, French, ISAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Food and Consumer Safety Action Plan
1, record 3, English, Food%20and%20Consumer%20Safety%20Action%20Plan
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This action plan is based on three fundamental principles : 1) industry has a responsibility for the safety of products it brings onto the market; 2) consumers and health professionals need access to accurate information to make informed decisions; and(3) Government must have the clear authority it requires to address health and safety risks. The Action Plan proposes to enhance Canada's health and safety protection system by : supporting collaboration; strengthening safety programs; and replacing outdated statutes with new regimes. Fundamental to the Action Plan is a focus on active prevention, targeted oversight and rapid response. 1, record 3, English, - Food%20and%20Consumer%20Safety%20Action%20Plan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Plan d'action pour assurer la sécurité des produits alimentaires et de consommation
1, record 3, French, Plan%20d%27action%20pour%20assurer%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20produits%20alimentaires%20et%20de%20consommation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PASPAC 2, record 3, French, PASPAC
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le présent Plan est axé sur trois principes fondamentaux : 1) l'industrie est responsable de l'innocuité des produits qu'elle met sur le marché; 2) les consommateurs et les professionnels de la santé doivent avoir accès à de l'information exacte pour prendre des décisions éclairées; et 3) le gouvernement doit clairement détenir les pouvoirs nécessaires pour atténuer les risques pour la santé et la sécurité. Dans son plan, le gouvernement propose d'améliorer le système de protection de la santé et de la sécurité du Canada, de favoriser la collaboration, de renforcer les programmes de sécurité et de remplacer les lois désuètes par de nouveaux régimes. Il est essentiel que le Plan d'action soit centré sur la prévention active, la surveillance ciblée et la rapidité d'intervention. 1, record 3, French, - Plan%20d%27action%20pour%20assurer%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20produits%20alimentaires%20et%20de%20consommation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Audit, Evaluation and Studies Branch
1, record 4, English, Audit%2C%20Evaluation%20and%20Studies%20Branch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AESB 1, record 4, English, AESB
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Public Service Commission of Canada(PSC) is an independent agency reporting to Parliament, mandated to safeguard the integrity of the public service staffing system and the political impartiality of the public service. In addition, the PSC recruits qualified Canadians from across the country. To fulfill its accountability to Parliament for overseeing the integrity of public service appointments and protecting non-partisanship, the PSC' s Audit, Evaluation and Studies Branch(AESB) conducts independent audits, evaluations and studies. The Branch also provides information and analysis to support the oversight activities of the PSC. 1, record 4, English, - Audit%2C%20Evaluation%20and%20Studies%20Branch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Direction générale de la vérification, de l'évaluation et des études
1, record 4, French, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%2C%20de%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20des%20%C3%A9tudes
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- DGVEE 1, record 4, French, DGVEE
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission de la fonction publique du Canada (CFP) est un organisme indépendant qui relève du Parlement. Elle est responsable de protéger l'intégrité du système de dotation dans la fonction publique fédérale de même que l'impartialité des fonctionnaires sur le plan politique. De plus, la CFP recrute des Canadiens et des Canadiennes qualifiés des quatre coins du pays. La Direction générale de la vérification, de l'évaluation et des études (DGVEE) procède à des vérifications, des évaluations et des études indépendantes dans le but de respecter ses obligations en matière de reddition de comptes au Parlement en ce qui a trait à la surveillance de l'intégrité des nominations faites à la fonction publique et à la protection de l'impartialité politique. La Direction générale fournit également de l'information et des analyses, afin d'appuyer les activités de surveillance de la CFP. 1, record 4, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%2C%20de%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20des%20%C3%A9tudes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-02-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- autonomous intelligent systems
1, record 5, English, autonomous%20intelligent%20systems
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- AIS 1, record 5, English, AIS
correct, plural
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AIS are automated or robotic systems that operate and interact in the complex unstructured environments of the future battlespace.... issues include the capabilities of such systems to perform complex tasks through the perception and understanding of unstructured environments with minimal human direction and oversight as well as the ability to learn, adapt and share information between platforms and their sensors and to achieve collective intelligence and enhanced system effectiveness. 1, record 5, English, - autonomous%20intelligent%20systems
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- systèmes intelligents autonomes
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8mes%20intelligents%20autonomes
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SIA 1, record 5, French, SIA
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les SIA sont des automates ou robots conçus pour évoluer dans les environnements complexes du futur espace de combat. Les travaux [...] sur ces systèmes cherchent à déterminer dans quelle mesure ils peuvent accomplir des tâches complexes malgré leurs perception et compréhension limitées par un minimum d'intervention humaine, ainsi qu'apprendre, s'adapter et partager l'information entre plates-formes et leurs capteurs et bénéficier d'une intelligence collective et d'une meilleure efficacité des systèmes. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8mes%20intelligents%20autonomes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-01-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Security
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- oversight information system
1, record 6, English, oversight%20information%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système d'information sur la surveillance
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20sur%20la%20surveillance
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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