1.12.8.7

DEFINITIONS. As used in this rule:

1. A. access protocols means the standard set of protocols and ports for all types of access as defined by the Internet Architecture Board of the Internet Society International Board; including, but not limited to: http, https, remote terminal (telnet), simple mail transport protocol (SMTP), and file transfer protocol (FTP).
2. B. internet means a decentralized, global network of computers linked through the use of common communications protocols. The Internet allows users worldwide to exchange messages, data, and images.
3. C. internet protocol (IP) means the set of conventions that govern the interaction among processes, devices and components of the Internet.
4. D. internet protocol (IP) number means a unique number consisting of four (4) parts separated by dots. Every computer connected to the Internet has a unique IP number.
5. E. ISD-OC means the General Services Department, Information Systems Division, Office of Communications.
6. F. network devices means all servers, workstations, and peripheral devices that are connected to the Internet.
7. G. protocol means a set of rules and formats, semantic and syntactic, that govern the interaction among processes, devices and components, and allow information systems to exchange information with one another.
8. H. Security and Privacy Advisory Committee means the standing committee of the Commission.
9. I. threat means an activity, deliberate or unintentional, with the potential for causing harm to an automated information system or activity.

[1.12.8.7 NMAC - N, 03-15-02]