Glossary- G

Question 1

gateway

Answer 1

A device that acts as a protocol converter or that performs some other type of transformation of messages.

Question 2

general computing controls (GCC)

Answer 2

Controls that are general in nature and imple- mented across most or all information systems and applications.

Question 3

generalized audit software (GAS)

Answer 3

Audit software that is designed to read data di- rectly from database platforms and flat files.

Question 4

general packet radio service (GPRS)

Answer 4

An airlink standard for wireless communica- tions between mobile devices and base stations.

Question 5

governance

Answer 5

Management’s control over policy and processes.

Question 6

grandfather-father-son

Answer 6

A hierarchical backup media rotation scheme that provides for longer retention of some backups. See also backup media rotation.

Question 7

grid computing

Answer 7

A large number of loosely coupled computers that are used to solve a common task.

Question 8

guard dogs

Answer 8

Dogs that assist security guards and that can be used to apprehend and control trespassers.

Question 9

guest

Answer 9

A virtual machine running under a hypervisor.