Harmful Digital Communications: is a term used to refer to specific types of negative behaviour
online, disclosing of sensitive personal facts, publishing or offensive materials and messages, spreading
degrading rumour, and publishing online invasive photographs or videos of others that cause harm.
Examples include cyber bullying, harassment and revenge porn.
Information Security (IS): often referred to as InfoSec, refers to the processes and tools designed
and deployed to protect sensitive business information from modification, disruption, destruction, and
inspection.
Information Security Management Systems: an ISMS is a set of guidelines and processes created
to help organizations in a data breach scenario. By having a formal set of guidelines, businesses can
minimize risk and can ensure work continuity in case of a staff change. ISO 27001 is a well-known
specification for a company ISMS.
ISO 27001 Standard: The ISO/IEC 27001:2013 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing,
maintaining and continually improving an information security management system within the context
of the organization. It also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information
security risks tailored to the needs of the organization.
LAN: Local Area Network, is a group of computer and peripheral devices which are connected or
linked together in a limited area such as home, school, laboratory, and office building. It is a widely
useful network for sharing resources like files, printers, games, and other application.
Legal Frameworks: comprise a set of documents that include the constitution, legislation, policies,
regulations, and contracts.
Malware: is a catch-all term for any type of malicious software designed to harm or exploit any
programmable device, service or network.
OGCIO: This Office will play a primary role in centralizing all information technology and data utilised
by all government Agencies.
PaCSON: is the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network, a key deliverable of Australia’s International
Cyber Engagement Strategy – under the Cyber Cooperation Program. PaCSON is a Cyber Security
Platform established to enable cooperation and collaboration by empowering members to share
cyber security threat information, tools, techniques and ideas between nations.
PILON: is a network of senior law offices from 19 Pacific Island countries, including Australia and New
Zealand, who work together to contribute to a safe and secure Pacific by advancing key law and
justice issues.
Ransomware: is an emerging form of malware that locks the user out of their files or their device, then
demands an anonymous online payment to restore access.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL): is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link
between a server and a client—typically a web server (website) and a browser, or a mail server and a
mail client (e.g., Outlook).
The CIA Triad: is a benchmark model in information security designed to govern and evaluate how an
organization handles data when it is stored, transmitted, or processed.
Traffic Light Protocol: is a set of designations used to ensure that sensitive information is shared with
the appropriate audience. TLP was created in order to facilitate greater sharing of information.
Type-Approval Regulation: is a process by which Information, and Communications Technology
(ICT) equipment and devices, such as RTTE, is authorized for sale and use in a country (“approved”).
Vanuatu National Infrastructure: are those facilities, systems, sites, information, people, networks
and processes, necessary for Vanuatu to function and upon which daily life depends.
YUMI40: is the Vanuatu 40th Independence Day Anniversary 2020 celebration theme which resembles
the new stage of Vanuatu’s struggle through to being independence. It symbolizes Vanuatu’s Maturity.