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RFC 2828 Internet Security Glossary May 2000
$ flow analysis
(I) An analysis performed on a nonprocedural formal system
specification that locates potential flows of information between
system variables. By assigning security levels to the variables,
the analysis can find some types of covert channels.
$ flow control
(I) A procedure or technique to ensure that information transfers
within a system are not made from one security level to another
security level, and especially not from a higher level to a lower
level. (See: covert channel, simple security property, confinement
property.)
$ formal specification
(I) A specification of hardware or software functionality in a
computer-readable language; usually a precise mathematical
description of the behavior of the system with the aim of
providing a correctness proof.
$ formulary
(I) A technique for enabling a decision to grant or deny access to
be made dynamically at the time the access is attempted, rather
than earlier when an access control list or ticket is created.
$ FORTEZZA(trademark)
(N) A registered trademark of NSA, used for a family of
interoperable security products that implement a NIST/NSA-approved
suite of cryptographic algorithms for digital signature, hash,
encryption, and key exchange. The products include a PC card that
contains a CAPSTONE chip, serial port modems, server boards, smart
cards, and software implementations.
$ Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
(N) An international consortium of CSIRTs that work together to
handle computer security incidents and promote preventive
activities. (See: CSIRT, security incident.)
(C) FIRST was founded in 1990 and, as of September 1999, had
nearly 70 members spanning the globe. Its mission includes:
- Provide members with technical information, tools, methods,
assistance, and guidance.
- Coordinate proactive liaison activities and analytical support.
- Encourage development of quality products and services.
- Improve national and international information security for
government, private industry, academia, and the individual.
- Enhance the image and status of the CSIRT community.
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