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BEC [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Internet and Telematics
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chief executive officer fraud
1, record 1, English, chief%20executive%20officer%20fraud
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CEO fraud 2, record 1, English, CEO%20fraud
correct
- business email compromise 3, record 1, English, business%20email%20compromise
correct
- BEC 3, record 1, English, BEC
correct
- BEC 3, record 1, English, BEC
- business e-mail compromise 4, record 1, English, business%20e%2Dmail%20compromise
correct
- BEC 4, record 1, English, BEC
correct
- BEC 4, record 1, English, BEC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CEO fraud occurs when a fraudster sends an email to a member of staff, [pretending] to be the head or principal [and] instructing that member of staff to make a one-off, usually urgent, bank transfer to a nominated bank account. 1, record 1, English, - chief%20executive%20officer%20fraud
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Internet et télématique
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fraude du président
1, record 1, French, fraude%20du%20pr%C3%A9sident
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fraude du faux PDG 2, record 1, French, fraude%20du%20faux%20PDG
feminine noun
- arnaque du faux dirigeant d'entreprise 3, record 1, French, arnaque%20du%20faux%20dirigeant%20d%27entreprise
feminine noun
- escroquerie au chef d'entreprise 4, record 1, French, escroquerie%20au%20chef%20d%27entreprise
avoid, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Qu'est-ce que la fraude du président? Il s'agit d'une escroquerie de plus en plus fréquente, qui consiste à se faire passer pour le patron d'une société et à ordonner des virements. 5, record 1, French, - fraude%20du%20pr%C3%A9sident
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PDG : président-directeur-général 6, record 1, French, - fraude%20du%20pr%C3%A9sident
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Internet y telemática
- Seguridad de IT
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fraude del presidente ejecutivo
1, record 1, Spanish, fraude%20del%20presidente%20ejecutivo
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- binary erasure channel
1, record 2, English, binary%20erasure%20channel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BEC 1, record 2, English, BEC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a BEC, the receiver either receives the transmitted bit, or it receives an error message that states that the bit was not received, i.e. erased or scrambled. 2, record 2, English, - binary%20erasure%20channel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- canal à effacement de bits
1, record 2, French, canal%20%C3%A0%20effacement%20de%20bits
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Business Education Council of Niagara
1, record 3, English, Business%20Education%20Council%20of%20Niagara
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- BEC 1, record 3, English, BEC
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The BEC believes that every resident of Niagara, regardless of age, should have the opportunities available that will assist them to attain their maximum potential. The range of programs and services required to meet this goal in our community can only be delivered through strategic partnerships among education, business, community organizations and government. BEC is the glue that brings and keeps these long-term partnerships together. Partnerships with our business, education, and government communities have helped shape the character of our organization. 1, record 3, English, - Business%20Education%20Council%20of%20Niagara
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Commerce
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Business Education Council of Niagara
1, record 3, French, Business%20Education%20Council%20of%20Niagara
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BEC 1, record 3, French, BEC
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-06-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Bureau Electronic Content and Services Working Group
1, record 4, English, Bureau%20Electronic%20Content%20and%20Services%20Working%20Group
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BEC 1, record 4, English, BEC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Competition Bureau Canada. 1, record 4, English, - Bureau%20Electronic%20Content%20and%20Services%20Working%20Group
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Competition Bureau Electronic Content and Services Working Group
- Electronic Content and Services Working Group of the Competition Bureau
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Internet et télématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail sur le contenu électronique du Bureau
1, record 4, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20le%20contenu%20%C3%A9lectronique%20du%20Bureau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CEB 1, record 4, French, CEB
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bureau de la concurrence Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20le%20contenu%20%C3%A9lectronique%20du%20Bureau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-12-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Management Operations
- Real Estate
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Business Executive Committee 1, record 5, English, Business%20Executive%20Committee
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Opérations de la gestion
- Immobilier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Comité exécutif des activités immobilières
1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20ex%C3%A9cutif%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20immobili%C3%A8res
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CEAI 1, record 5, French, CEAI
masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- communal board of elections 1, record 6, English, communal%20board%20of%20elections
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In reference to the elections in Haiti. 1, record 6, English, - communal%20board%20of%20elections
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bureau électoral communal
1, record 6, French, bureau%20%C3%A9lectoral%20communal
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- BEC 1, record 6, French, BEC
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- oficina electoral municipal
1, record 6, Spanish, oficina%20electoral%20municipal
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-04-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Branch Executive Committee 1, record 7, English, Branch%20Executive%20Committee
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Comité exécutif de la Direction générale 1, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20ex%C3%A9cutif%20de%20la%20Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À Santé et Bien-être social Canada. 2, record 7, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20ex%C3%A9cutif%20de%20la%20Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-10-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Branch Executive Committee 1, record 8, English, Branch%20Executive%20Committee
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Comité exécutif de la Direction générale 1, record 8, French, Comit%C3%A9%20ex%C3%A9cutif%20de%20la%20Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-12-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Language Teaching
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Basic English Course 1, record 9, English, Basic%20English%20Course
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Enseignement des langues
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Cours d'anglais élémentaire
1, record 9, French, Cours%20d%27anglais%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Politiques régissant l'enseignement des langues officielles, l'administration des tests et l'évaluation des connaissances linguistiques au Ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 9, French, - Cours%20d%27anglais%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-07-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Public Administration (General)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Business Expertise Cell 1, record 10, English, Business%20Expertise%20Cell
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Cellule d'experts en rémunération 1, record 10, French, Cellule%20d%27experts%20en%20r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe d'experts en matière de Système de rémunération de la fonction publique. 1, record 10, French, - Cellule%20d%27experts%20en%20r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-07-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Management Operations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Branch Executive Committee
1, record 11, English, Branch%20Executive%20Committee
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- BEC 1, record 11, English, BEC
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Opérations de la gestion
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Comité des cadres de la Direction générale
1, record 11, French, Comit%C3%A9%20des%20cadres%20de%20la%20Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-04-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- British Electrotechnical Committee
1, record 12, English, British%20Electrotechnical%20Committee
correct, Great Britain
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- BEC 1, record 12, English, BEC
correct, Great Britain
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- British Electrotechnical Committee
1, record 12, French, British%20Electrotechnical%20Committee
correct, Great Britain
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- BEC 1, record 12, French, BEC
correct, Great Britain
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Basic Electronics Course 1, record 13, English, Basic%20Electronics%20Course
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cours d'électronique élémentaire
1, record 13, French, cours%20d%27%C3%A9lectronique%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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