Category Archives: Definitions

Links to definitions of selected terminology

Recommended Book: The Complete Book of Data Anonymization

I was getting started to search for information about data anonymization and preparing to took a time to do “yet another internet search” for information sources; until I happened to find this book. I was positively surprised that it did … Continue reading

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internet evolution slide, by ETSI

The following “Internet evolution” drawing has been on the different slides in ETSI workshops. It can be found in slide 4 in the M2M architecture overview presentation. It nicely compares “Internet of content”, “Internet of services”, “Internet of people” and … Continue reading

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Publicly available ISO standards: security & privacy related

It is good to know that some freely available ISO standards are related to security and privacy (Reference: Publicly Available Standards). For example ISO 27000 and ISO 29100 are freely available. Security Management ISO 27000 Information security management systems – … Continue reading

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IT Law wiki, ICT related encyclopedia

In addition to wikipedia, IT Law wiki is a good complementary information site. And the content at IT law wiki is more specific to ICT. Comparison “IT Law wiki” <-> Wikipedia IT Law wiki Wikipedia Cybercrime Cybercrime Surveillance Surveillance Policy … Continue reading

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Keep Yourself Safe Online, Book from Microsoft

Microsoft has published a good book called Own Your Space, Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Safe Online The book is aimed for teens, but is good material for anyone. Especially if you are thinking of Security Awareness Training.

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DLNA, Introduction

What is DLNA? DLNA = Digital Living Network Alliance About.com: The DLNA sets standards and guidelines for home networking media devices. A device can receive a DLNA certification. This certification lets the consumer know that once connected to your home … Continue reading

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Electropedia, an online electronic terminology database

Electropedia is an online vocabulary with more than 20000 definitions. It is produced by IEC. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the world’s leading organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. One can … Continue reading

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