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SEGURIDAD INFORMATICA [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Computer Security Day
1, record 1, English, International%20Computer%20Security%20Day
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ICSD 1, record 1, English, ICSD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Computer Security Day 2, record 1, English, Computer%20Security%20Day
correct, international
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Celebrated every year on November 30. 3, record 1, English, - International%20Computer%20Security%20Day
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Journée mondiale de la sécurité informatique
1, record 1, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Journée de la sécurité informatique 2, record 1, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Journée qui se tient le 30 novembre de chaque année. 3, record 1, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Seguridad de IT
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Internacional de la Seguridad Informática
1, record 1, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Internacional%20de%20la%20Seguridad%20Inform%C3%A1tica
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Día de la Seguridad Informática 2, record 1, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20de%20la%20Seguridad%20Inform%C3%A1tica
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Celebrado el 30 de noviembre de cada año. 3, record 1, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Internacional%20de%20la%20Seguridad%20Inform%C3%A1tica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-11-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Internet and Telematics
- IT Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- computer security
1, record 2, English, computer%20security
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- COMPUSEC 2, record 2, English, COMPUSEC
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- data processing system security 3, record 2, English, data%20processing%20system%20security
correct, standardized
- computer system security 4, record 2, English, computer%20system%20security
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The protection of data and resources from accidental or malicious acts, usually by taking appropriate actions. 5, record 2, English, - computer%20security
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These acts may be loss or unauthorized modification, destruction, access, disclosure, or acquisition. 5, record 2, English, - computer%20security
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
data processing system security; computer system security: designations standardized by CSA International. 6, record 2, English, - computer%20security
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
computer security; COMPUSEC: designations standardized by NATO. 7, record 2, English, - computer%20security
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Internet et télématique
- Sécurité des TI
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sécurité informatique
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- COMPUSEC 2, record 2, French, COMPUSEC
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sécurité des ordinateurs 3, record 2, French, s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20ordinateurs
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- sécurité d'ordinateur 4, record 2, French, s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20d%27ordinateur
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- COMPUSEC 2, record 2, French, COMPUSEC
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- COMPUSEC 2, record 2, French, COMPUSEC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protection des données et des ressources contre des actes accidentels ou malveillants, habituellement en prenant les mesures appropriées. 5, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces actes peuvent être la perte, ou la modification, la destruction, l'accès, la diffusion ou l'acquisition non autorisée. 5, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sécurité informatique : désignation normalisée par la CSA International. 6, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sécurité des ordinateurs : désignation normalisée par l'AFNOR. 6, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
sécurité informatique; sécurité d'ordinateur; COMPUSEC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 7, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad general de la empresa
- Internet y telemática
- Seguridad de IT
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- seguridad de los sistemas informáticos
1, record 2, Spanish, seguridad%20de%20los%20sistemas%20inform%C3%A1ticos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- seguridad informática 2, record 2, Spanish, seguridad%20inform%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
- protección del sistema de procesamiento de datos 2, record 2, Spanish, protecci%C3%B3n%20del%20sistema%20de%20procesamiento%20de%20datos
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protección de los recursos de la computadora (ordenador) contra su abuso o uso no autorizado, especialmente la protección de los datos contra daños accidentales o deliberados, promulgación de datos o información confidenciales o alteración de los mismos. 3, record 2, Spanish, - seguridad%20de%20los%20sistemas%20inform%C3%A1ticos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-08-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- computer security incident
1, record 3, English, computer%20security%20incident
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An occurrence that actually or potentially jeopardizes the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system or the information the system processes, stores, or transmits or that constitutes a violation or imminent threat of violation of security policies, security procedures, or acceptable use policies. 1, record 3, English, - computer%20security%20incident
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- incident de sécurité informatique
1, record 3, French, incident%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- incidente de seguridad informática
1, record 3, Spanish, incidente%20de%20seguridad%20inform%C3%A1tica
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un incidente de seguridad informática es la violación o amenaza inminente a la violación de una política de seguridad de la información implícita o explícita. También es un incidente de seguridad un evento que compromete la seguridad de un sistema (confidencialidad, integridad y disponibilidad). 1, record 3, Spanish, - incidente%20de%20seguridad%20inform%C3%A1tica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-11-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- computer security breach
1, record 4, English, computer%20security%20breach
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- security breach 2, record 4, English, security%20breach
correct
- computer security violation 3, record 4, English, computer%20security%20violation
correct
- security violation 4, record 4, English, security%20violation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A security breach occurs when an individual or an application illegitimately enters a private, confidential or unauthorized logical IT [information technology] perimeter. ... Depending on the nature of the incident, a security breach can be anything from low-risk to highly critical. 4, record 4, English, - computer%20security%20breach
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- atteinte à la sécurité informatique
1, record 4, French, atteinte%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- atteinte à la sécurité 2, record 4, French, atteinte%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- violation de sécurité 3, record 4, French, violation%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- brèche de sécurité informatique 4, record 4, French, br%C3%A8che%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, feminine noun
- brèche de sécurité 5, record 4, French, br%C3%A8che%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- bris de sécurité informatique 6, record 4, French, bris%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, masculine noun
- bris de sécurité 7, record 4, French, bris%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le personnel est responsable de 60 % des atteintes à la sécurité informatique, qu'il s'agisse de virus téléchargés ou des données sorties clandestinement par message électronique ou sur disquette. 1, record 4, French, - atteinte%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- violación de la seguridad informática
1, record 4, Spanish, violaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20seguridad%20inform%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una violación de la seguridad informática puede significar tiempo de inactividad de la compañía, pérdida de confianza de los clientes, datos robados o incluso contratos incumplidos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - violaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20seguridad%20inform%C3%A1tica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- IT Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- security specialist
1, record 5, English, security%20specialist
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- security expert 2, record 5, English, security%20expert
correct
- computer security expert 2, record 5, English, computer%20security%20expert
correct
- computer security specialist 1, record 5, English, computer%20security%20specialist
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A well-seasoned, broadly experienced systems analyst is usually a prime candidate to receive specialized training to become a computer security specialist. 1, record 5, English, - security%20specialist
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste en sécurité informatique
1, record 5, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- expert en sécurité informatique 2, record 5, French, expert%20en%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, masculine noun
- experte en sécurité informatique 3, record 5, French, experte%20en%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, feminine noun
- responsable sécurité informatique 4, record 5, French, responsable%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au cours de son diagnostic, l'expert en sécurité informatique étudie le système d'information dans sa globalité. Afin de proposer une sécurité maximale (protection contre les attaques, mais aussi confidentialité), il cherche avant tout à identifier les points faibles du système. Il est parfois secondé par des hackers volontaires, des professionnels de l'intrusion. [...] Ce professionnel doit posséder de solides connaissances techniques dans le développement système, l'administration des réseaux et les normes de sécurité... qu'il met à jour en permanence. 3, record 5, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Banque Populaire de Lorraine recherche : responsable sécurité informatique. Connaissances : système d'exploitation IBM-MVS; CICS/DL1; langages Assembleur/Cobol APL. Expérience : analyse, programmation-système; exploitation des ordinateurs IBM. 4, record 5, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20en%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- especialista en seguridad informática
1, record 5, Spanish, especialista%20en%20seguridad%20inform%C3%A1tica
correct, common gender
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- experto en seguridad informática 2, record 5, Spanish, experto%20en%20seguridad%20inform%C3%A1tica
correct, masculine noun
- experta en seguridad informática 2, record 5, Spanish, experta%20en%20seguridad%20inform%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
- especialista en protección informática 3, record 5, Spanish, especialista%20en%20protecci%C3%B3n%20inform%C3%A1tica
correct, common gender
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona responsable de la protección física del centro de cómputo (ordenadores) y la protección lógica de los recursos de datos. 3, record 5, Spanish, - especialista%20en%20seguridad%20inform%C3%A1tica
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- IT Security
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Technical Panel on Computer Security 1, record 6, English, Technical%20Panel%20on%20Computer%20Security
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ACCIS [Advisory Committee on the Co-ordination of Information Systems]; now known as: Technical Panel on Information Security (TP/SEC). 1, record 6, English, - Technical%20Panel%20on%20Computer%20Security
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sécurité des TI
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Groupe technique pour la sécurité informatique
1, record 6, French, Groupe%20technique%20pour%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20informatique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Seguridad de IT
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Equipo técnico sobre seguridad informática
1, record 6, Spanish, Equipo%20t%C3%A9cnico%20sobre%20seguridad%20inform%C3%A1tica
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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