DoD Directive 8500.1 - Common Access Card (CAC)

DODD 8500.1, October 24, 2002
E2.1.32. Portfolio. The aggregate of IT investments for DoD information systems,
infrastructure and related technical activities that are linked to mission goals, strategies,
and architectures, using various assessment and analysis tools to permit information and
IT decisions to be based on their contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of
military missions and supporting business functions. Portfolios enable the Department
of Defense to manage IT resources and align strategies and programs with
Defense-wide, functional, and organizational goals and measures.
E2.1.33. Proxy. Software agent that performs a function or operation on behalf of
another application or system while hiding the details involved. Typical proxies accept
a connection from a user, make a decision as to whether or not the user or client
network address is authorized to use the requested service, optionally perform additional
authentication, and then complete a connection on behalf of the user to a remote
destination.
E2.1.34. Public Domain Software. Software not protected by copyright laws of
any nation that carries no warranties or liabilities, and may be freely used without
permission of or payment to the creator.
E2.1.35. Public Information. Official DoD information that has been reviewed and
approved for public release by the information owner in accordance with reference (s).
E2.1.36. Research and Technology. Activities that may be described as basic
research, applied research, and advanced technology development, demonstrations or
equivalent activities, regardless of budget activity. Definitions for Basic Research,
Applied Research and Advanced Technology Development are provided in the DoD FMR,
Chapter 5 (reference (ac)).
E2.1.37. Robustness. A characterization of the strength of a security function,
mechanism, service or solution, and the assurance (or confidence) that it is
implemented and functioning correctly. The Department of Defense has three levels of
robustness:
E2.1.37.1. High Robustness: Security services and mechanisms that provide
the most stringent protection and rigorous security countermeasures.
E2.1.37.2. Medium Robustness: Security services and mechanisms that
provide for layering of additional safeguards above good commercial practices.
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