The glossary explains abbreviations and terms used in the WARP Website. It is in alphabetic order:
CERT |
Computer Emergency Response Team (trademarked by CERT/CC) |
| CPNI |
Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure |
CSIRT |
Computer Security Incident Response Team (another name for a CERT) |
FWA |
Filtered Warnings Application - software which supports the WARP Filtered Warning Service. |
Member (WARP member) |
The organisation which belongs to a WARP. The organisation can be represented by an individual or a group. |
NISCC |
National Infrastructure Security Co-ordination Centre. - now part of CPNI from 1 February 2007 |
Operator (WARP operator) |
The day-to-day staff running the WARP services and operations. |
Provider (WARP provider) |
The organisation which is responsible for establishing and managing the WARP and for its governance. |
UNIRAS |
The UK government CERT, providing Warnings and Advisories to government departments and commercial organisations who are part of the CNI. UNIRAS is part of CPNI. |
WARP |
Warning, Advice and Reporting Point. |
