Cracker
A hacker (computer expert) who uses their skills for
misdeeds on computer systems where they have
little or no authorized access. A cracker normally
possesses specialty software that allows easier
access to the target network. In most cases, crackers
require extensive amounts of time to break the security
for a system before they can enter it. Some
sources call a cracker a black hat hacker.
CRC
See Cyclic Redundancy Code
Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP)
A specialty company that deals in certifying the
identity of companies, developers, or individuals on
the Internet. This identification check allows the
company to issue an electronic certificate, which can
then be used to conduct transactions securely. Several
levels of certification are normally provided
within a specific group. For example, there are three
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levels of individual certification. The lowest merely
verifies the individual??™s identity through an Internet
email address; the highest requires the individual to
provide written proof along with a notarized statement.
When you access a certified site or try to
download a certified document such as a component,
the browser displays the electronic certificate on
screen, allowing you to make a security determination
based on fact.
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