PITO
IDENT1 CONTRACT
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SCHEDULE Q, PART C
GLOSSARY
Schedule Q (GLOSSARY)
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IDENT1 CONTRACT
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Term/Acronym
Meaning
Explanation
AAA
Authentication,
Protocols for managing access to resources that
Authorisation, and
need to be controlled.
Accounting
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
Supplier of CPUs and memory for the computer
and communications markets.
BPR
Business Process
Improvement of an organisation’s processes—
Reengineering
taking into account new technologies, IT-based
analysis, workflow, and organizational culture
among other issues.
CDR
Critical Design Review
A review conducted to verify that the detailed
design of one or more configuration item satisfy
specified requirements; to establish compatibility
among the configuration items and other items of
equipment, facilities, software, and personnel; to
assess risk areas for each configuration item;
and, as applicable, to assess the results of
producibility analyses, review preliminary
hardware product specifications, evaluate test
planning, and the adequacy of preliminary
operation and support documentation.
CERT
Computer Emergency
Uses systems management practices to resist
Response Team
attacks on networked systems and to limit
damage and ensure continuity of critical services
in spite of computer security incidents.
CLAS
CESG Listed Advisor
The Scheme aims to satisfy the demand for
Scheme
authoritative Infosec Information Assurance
guidance by creating a pool of high quality
consultants approved by CESG to provide
Information Assurance advice to government
departments and other organizations who provide
vital services for the United Kingdom.
CMMI
Capability Maturity Model
A model developed by the Carnegie Mellon
Integration
Software Engineering Institute that provides
guidance for improving and organisation’s
processes and an organisation’s ability to manage
the development acquisition, and maintenance of
products or services. CMMI provides a structure
for appraising organizational maturity or process
area capability, establishing priorities for
improvement, and implementing these
improvements.
CONOPS
Concept of Operations
Defines operational overview of system to be
developed.
CPAS
Corrective and Preventive
A system established by the Contractor to
Action System
manage the correction and/or prevention of
process nonconformity in the delivery of
products and services.
CPU
Central Processing Unit
Computational and control unit of a computer.
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Meaning
Explanation
CSC
Computer Software
A collection of software programs that form
Component
either an executable process, a library of utility
modules, or a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)
product in the system. CSCs are physical entities
that represent the next lower level of subsystem
decomposition.
Earned Value
Internal Contractor review process that measures
System
cost/schedule program and variance against
planned activities.
ECP
Engineering Change Proposal Detailed proposed engineering design change
and summary of data used to manage the
progress of the change.
EOC
End of Contract
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
TCP/IP protocol used to transfer data between
servers.
GMC
Generic Mark Camera
Digital camera used to electronically capture
scene of crime Marks.
GSI
Government Secure Internet
Private secure network used by UK government
agencies.
HDC
Hendon Data Centre
Central site for NAFIS/IDENT1.
ID
Identification
Generic term.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and
A society of engineering and electronics
Electronics Engineers
professionals based in the US that focuses on
electrical, electronics, computer engineering, and
science-related matters.
IMS
Integrated Master Schedule
Consolidated programme plan.
I/O
Input/Output
ISRS
Image Storage and Retrieval
Digital storage and retrieval for collections of
System
print-to-mark images in NAFIS/IDENT1.
ITIL
IT Infrastructure Library
A set of guides on the management and provision
of operational IT services. The UK Office of
Government Commerce sponsors ITIL.
J2EE
Java 2 Enterprise Edition
An application server framework from Sun
Microsystems, Inc. for the development of
distributed applications.
LAN
Local Area Network
Group of computers dispersed over a limited area
and connected by a communication link that
enables any device to interact with any other on
the network.
LDAP
Lightweight Directory
Open industry standard that defines a method of
Access Protocol
accessing and updating information in a
directory.
MIME
Multipurpose Internet Mail
Designed to enable e-mail with non-ASCII
Extension
portions, such as graphics, video, and audio.
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Meaning
Explanation
MPLS
Multiprotocol Label
A standards-based technique used to manage and
Switching
optimize traffic flow for large-scale networks.
O&M
Operations and Maintenance
Ongoing systems support phase.
ORR
Operational Readiness
Process to assess suitability of a system release
Review
for full operational deployment.
ORV
Operational Readiness
Process to assess suitability of a system release
Validation
for initial operational deployment.
OS
Operating System
Software that controls the allocation and usage of
hardware resources such as memory and the
CPU.
PCCB
Programme Configuration
A Contractor group responsible for control of the
Control Board
Contractor’s internal change control process.
PDR
Preliminary Design Review
A review conducted on configuration items to
evaluate progress, technical adequacy, and risk
resolution of the selected design approach.
PRA
Project Review Authority
Internal Contractor business unit review of the
IDENT1 project.
PSR
Programme Status Review
Monthly programme review between the
Contractor and the Authority.
QC
Quality Control
Systematic review of service and product
performance quality and consistency, using
metrics, automated tools, and QC processes.
QMS
Quality Management System
Processes and procedures governing how an
organisation does business.
R&D
Research and Development
RAID
Redundant Array of
Two or more disk drives working together to
Independent Disks
provide performance and various levels of fault
tolerance and error recovery.
RAM
Random Access Memory
Type of memory that can be written into as well
as read from.
RMB
Risk Management Board
A Contractor group to oversee the internal risk
management process.
SCB
Service Control Board
A proposed Authority-managed group to oversee
ongoing service delivery of IDENT1.
SCSI
Small Computer System
Bus used to connect computer and peripherals.
Interface
ScLS
Scottish Livescan Service
SCR
Software Change Request
Mechanism to manage software faults and
enhancements.
Service
Functional element that provides ongoing service
Management
support of the IDENT1 system to the users.
SHB
Smiths Heimann Biometrics
Manufacturer of digital imaging products for law
enforcement and civil and commercial finger and
palm print applications.
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SORT
Systems Operations
Standard performance used in NAFIS/IDENT1
Response Time
test.
SQL2
Structured Query Language
Extension of SQL to support real-time databases.
Version 2
SRR
System Requirements
A review conducted to evaluate the completeness
Review
and adequacy of the requirements defined for a
system.
SSO
System Security Officer
SyOPS
Security Operating
Procedures
TAD
Test and Development
System supporting the development,
maintenance, and enhancement of
NAFIS/IDENT1 architecture.
TNA
Training Needs Analysis
Analysis to determine the training that
individuals need to perform their jobs.
UIE
User Input Evaluation
Milestone in HCI trial project.
UIS
User Integration Services
Special related NAFIS/IDENT1 tasks (e.g.,
Integration Services tasks), or tasks that fall
outside the strict scope of the NAFIS/IDENT1
implementation plan but require special
NAFIS/IDENT1 interfacing development to a
local automated system such as crime reporting
or crime recording system which is within the
general scope of requirement for
NAFIS/IDENT1.
UPS
Uninterruptible Power
Device connected between a computer and a
Supply
power source ensuring electrical flow is not
interrupted during an incident.
User Advocate
Senior staff member of the Contractor Team with
policing experience relating to the Identification
and Criminal Justice community.
User Group
Ad hoc committee of selected users of the
IDENT1 system, organized to represent the view
of the wider user community.
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