National strategic framework for cyberspace security DDoS – Distributed Denial of Service A DoS attack launched by several compromised and infected systems (Botnets). societal functions. The damage to a critical infrastructure, its destruction or disruption may have a significant negative impact for the security of the EU and the well-being of its citizens (Art. 2 lit. b) (Directive 2008/114/ CE). DF – Digital Forensics A discipline – also called computer forensics– that deals with identifying, storing, analyzing, and reporting computer finds, in order to present valid digital evidence that can be submitted in civil or criminal proceedings. ICE – European Critical Infrastructures Critical structure within the EU member States whose damage or destruction can have a significant impact on at least two member states. The relevance of such an impact is assessed comprehensively, that is to say in terms of the impacts on other sectors, including the impact on other sectors related to other infrastructures (Art. 2 lit. e) (Directive 2008/114/CE). DNS – Domain Name System A classification system of domain consisting of a distributed database converting automatically a website address into a Internet Protocol numerical code (IP address), which identifies the server web hosting the site. Social Engineering Art of manipulating the psyche of people in order to force them to carry out specific actions or disclose confidential information, such as the login credentials to computerized systems. ENISA – European Network and Information Security Agency An Agency of the European Union established to foster ICT security through technical counseling to national authorities and EU institutions, to facilitate the sharing of best practices as well as the emergence of a community of ICT security practitioners, and to promote the Culture of Security. IoE – Internet of Everything A network where people, objects, data and processes are connected to one another through the Internet, and where information is transformed into actions in real time, thus creating new and as today unforeseen business opportunities. Exploit A code using a bug or a vulnerability of a computerized system. IoT – Internet of Things A buzz word referred to the extension of the Internet to the world of objects, which become remotely accessible through the Internet and are therefore IC – Critical Infrastructures Critical infrastructure is an asset or system within the EU which is essential for the maintenance of vital 42