Scalable
The ability to expand the capability of a system to include a larger user base or operate on a bigger hardware platform.
Schedule
Time sequenced plan of activities or tasks used to direct and control project execution. Usually shown as a milestone chart, Gantt or other bar chart, or a tabulator listing of dates.
Schema
A description of the structure of data within a database.
Scope Creep
Uncontrolled changes or added objectives in a project’s scope. This phenomenon can occur when the scope of a project is not properly documented, defined, or controlled. It is generally considered a negative occurrence, and thus, should be avoided.
Secure Multi-Party Computation
A cryptographic protocol that allows multiple parties to jointly compute a result without revealing their private inputs.
Security
The protection of information assets through the use of technology, processes, and training.
Self-Healing Capabilities
The ability of a system or network to detect and automatically recover from failures or disruptions without human intervention.
Self-Sovereign Identity
The concept that individuals have ownership and control over their digital identities and personal data, allowing them to manage and share it securely.
Semantic Mapping
The process of creating connections or mappings between data elements, attributes, or terms in different systems or domains to enable interoperability and data integration.
Sentiment Analysis
The process of determining and analyzing the emotional tone or sentiment expressed in text or speech.