Glossary Archive

The management and control of digital identities in a decentralized and user-centric manner, giving individuals greater control over their own identity and personal data.

A distributed ledger that is maintained and updated by multiple participants or nodes in a decentralized network, providing transparency and security.

A system that enables the distribution, validation, and management of digital certificates and public keys without relying on a central authority.

Key software evaluation criteria that influence an organization’s software decision.

Typically refers to the tools that are used to access the data mart or data warehouse for the purposes of gathering information on which business decisions will be made. The tools allow for very specific and targeted access by line of business or process to provide the information needed by business decision makers.

Database(s), warehouse(s), and/or mart(s) in conjunction with reporting and analysis software optimized to support timely business decision-making.

An approach to system configuration where desired outcomes and properties are specified, allowing the system to automatically determine and apply the necessary configuration changes.

A cryptographic key used to convert encrypted data back into its original, readable form.

A subset of machine learning that utilizes neural networks with multiple layers to analyze and learn from complex patterns and data.

An agency of the United States Department of Defense that funds research and development projects for emerging technologies and innovations.