A system, or group of systems (hardware or software) that manages access between networks.
Fraud
The intentional use of deceit to deprive another of money, property, or a legal right.
GCSB
Government Communications Security Bureau
Government Sector
The infrastructure sector comprising local, state, and federal core, and wider Government departments and organisations of New Zealand.
Hacker
Originally a colloquialism for an enthusiast with expert knowledge of computer systems. Has now come to mean a technically sophisticated computer enthusiast who uses their knowledge to gain unauthorised access to information and communications technology systems and resources.
Hacking
An attempt, whether successful or not, to access an information system by an unauthorised person, usually for malicious purposes.
ICT
Information Communications Technology
Impersonation
Assuming the identity of another to facilitate an attack.
Incident
An attack or attempt of attack against a computer or network which harmed, or potentially may harm the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of network data or systems.
Industrial Espionage
The acquiring of trade secrets or company information by secretive and possibly illegal means and/or the selling of these secrets or information to interested parties.
International Partners
Organisations that interact with CCIP regularly in order to perform day to day activities for business purposes.
IT
Information Technology
Intrusion
Unauthorised access to a computer system.
Intrusion Detection
The process of monitoring network activity in order to detect inappropriate, incorrect, or anamalous activity.