1. The capability, in security systems, that guarantees that a message or data can be proven to have originated from a specific person.
2. Assurance the sender of data is provided with proof of delivery and the recipient is provided with proof of the sender's identity, so neither can later deny having processed the data. [INFOSEC-99]
3. The property of… (Read More →)

Synonym aperiodic antenna.

Synonym public key cryptography.

Synonym dispersion-unshifted fiber.

A data transmission channel in which separate timing information is not transferred between the data terminal equipment (DTE) and the data circuit terminating equipment (DCE).

Synonym asynchronous network.

See asynchronous transmission.

The term "Nonsynchronous Test Line" denotes an arrangement in step-by-step end offices which provides operational tests which are not as complete as those provided by the synchronous test lines, but can be made more rapidly.

See asynchronous transmission.

Of the total operational load at a facility during normal operation, the part used for support purposes, such as general lighting, heating, air-conditioning, and ventilating equipment.