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corner reflector

1. A reflector consisting of three mutually perpendicular intersecting conducting flat surfaces, which returns a reflected electromagnetic wave to its point of origin.
Note: Such reflectors are often used as radar targets.
2. A directional antenna using two mutually intersecting conducting flat surfaces.
3. A device, normally consisting of three metallic surfaces or screens perpendicular to one another, designed to… (Read More →)

corporate security policy

The set of laws, rules and practices that regulate how assets including the sensitive information are managed, protected and distributed within a user organization [ITSEC].

corrective maintenance

1. Maintenance actions carried out to restore a defective item to a specified condition.
2. Tests, measurements, and adjustments made to remove or correct a fault.

Correctness

A property of a representation of a Target of Evaluation such that it accurately reflects the stated security target for that system or product [ITSEC].

correctness proof

A mathematical proof of consistency between a specification and its implementation. [INFOSEC-99]

COSINE

Abbreviation for Cooperation for Open Systems Interconnection Networking in Europe.
Note: COSINE is a program sponsored by the European Commission, aimed at using OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) to tie together European research networks. [After Bahorsky]

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