networks and embedded processors and controllers common to
global control and communications.
(vi)
Domain
hijacking: intentionally accesses a computer without
(vii)
eConnect and Learn (eCAL) Programme: This represents
Government's primary programme for increasing accessibility to
ICTs among students and infusing ICT in education through the
provision of laptop computers to all students entering secondary
school in Form 1. It is aimed at ensuring that students develop
the capacity and requisite skills required for the 215 century.
(viii)
GovNelIT: The Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) is the
network backbone for communication and collaboration among
Government Ministries and Agencies which provides an
enterprise-wide platform for government-related ICT services
including the capacity to provide email, Internet access,
authorization or exceeds authorized access.
messaging, etc.
(ix)
Hacking: A common term usually used to describe unauthorised
entry on to a computer, network or website.
(x) Information and Communication Technology: refer to technologies
people
use
to
share,
distribute,
gather
information
and _ to
communicate, through computers and computer networks.
(xi)
Skimming: A type of fraud in which the numbers on a credit
card are recorded and then transferred to a duplicate card. This
is done without the knowledge of the original credit card holder.
(xii)
SPAM: Bulk sending of emails to users
(xiii)
TTBizLink: The name given for the Single Electronic Window
for Trade and Business Facilitation which is aimed at improving
the country’s global competitiveness through the application of
ICT.
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