Glossary

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Vetting

A background checking process and assessment action to determine a realistic and informed evaluation of an individual’s suitability for access to protectively marked material and to hold the appropriate security clearance.

Vetting officer (NZSIS)

NZSIS vetting officers assess candidates undergoing security vetting against established criteria that measure and influence their suitability to hold a security clearance. Vetting officers conduct interviews with and assessments on candidates applying for a national security clearance in accordance with the procedures outlined in the PSR.

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

The tunnelling of network traffic through another networks, separating the VPN traffic from the underlying network. A VPN can encrypt traffic, if necessary.

Virus (ICT systems)

See Malware

Visitor

A visitor is any person whose duties do not normally require them to access the area being visited, or who does not qualify for an appropriate pass, but who can demonstrate a legitimate reason for seeking entry to the area.

Vulnerability (ICT systems)

A flaw, bug or misconfiguration that can be exploited to gain unauthorised access to a network or information.

Vulnerability (risk management)

The degree of susceptibility and resilience of an agency to hazards.