smoa/docs/standards/TERMINOLOGY_GLOSSARY.md

# SMOA Terminology Glossary

**Version:** 1.0  
**Last Updated:** 2024  
**Status:** Active

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## Purpose

This glossary defines standard terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used throughout SMOA documentation to ensure consistent terminology.

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## Application Terms

### SMOA
**Secure Mobile Operations Application** - The Android-based application for secure mobile operations on foldable devices.

### Module
A self-contained functional component of SMOA. Modules are organized into:
- **Core Modules:** Foundational modules (auth, security, common, etc.)
- **Feature Modules:** Functional modules (credentials, orders, evidence, etc.)

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## Authentication and Security Terms

### MFA
**Multi-Factor Authentication** - Authentication requiring multiple factors (knowledge, possession, inherence).

### RBAC
**Role-Based Access Control** - Access control method based on user roles.

### PIN
**Personal Identification Number** - Numeric access code for authentication.

### Biometric
Biological characteristics used for authentication (fingerprint, facial recognition).

### Hardware-Backed
Cryptographic operations performed in secure hardware (Trusted Execution Environment).

### TEE
**Trusted Execution Environment** - Secure area of processor for secure operations.

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## Compliance and Standards Terms

### eIDAS
**Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services** - EU regulation for electronic identification and trust services.

### QES
**Qualified Electronic Signature** - Electronic signature with qualified certificate per eIDAS.

### QTSP
**Qualified Trust Service Provider** - Trust service provider qualified under eIDAS.

### AS4
**Applicability Statement 4** - OASIS standard for secure web service messaging.

### PDF417
Two-dimensional barcode format (ISO/IEC 15438).

### AAMVA
**American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators** - Organization setting driver license standards.

### ICAO
**International Civil Aviation Organization** - UN agency setting travel document standards.

### MIL-STD
**Military Standard** - U.S. Department of Defense standards.

### ISO
**International Organization for Standardization** - International standards organization.

### NIST
**National Institute of Standards and Technology** - U.S. standards organization.

### CJIS
**Criminal Justice Information Services** - FBI division managing criminal justice information.

### NCIC
**National Crime Information Center** - FBI database for criminal justice information.

### III
**Interstate Identification Index** - FBI database for criminal history information.

### ATF
**Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives** - U.S. federal law enforcement agency.

### ORI
**Originating Agency Identifier** - Unique identifier for law enforcement agencies.

### UCN
**Unique Control Number** - Unique identifier for NCIC transactions.

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## Technical Terms

### API
**Application Programming Interface** - Interface for software components to communicate.

### REST
**Representational State Transfer** - Architectural style for web services.

### SOAP
**Simple Object Access Protocol** - Protocol for exchanging structured information.

### XML
**eXtensible Markup Language** - Markup language for encoding documents.

### JSON
**JavaScript Object Notation** - Data interchange format.

### PDF
**Portable Document Format** - Document format.

### CSV
**Comma-Separated Values** - Data format.

### TLS
**Transport Layer Security** - Cryptographic protocol for secure communication.

### VPN
**Virtual Private Network** - Secure network connection.

### MDM
**Mobile Device Management** - Management of mobile devices.

### UEM
**Unified Endpoint Management** - Management of all endpoints.

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## Data and Database Terms

### At Rest
Data stored on disk or storage media.

### In Transit
Data being transmitted over a network.

### Encryption
Process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access.

### Decryption
Process of decoding encrypted data.

### Key Management
Process of managing cryptographic keys.

### Certificate
Digital certificate for authentication and encryption.

### OCSP
**Online Certificate Status Protocol** - Protocol for checking certificate revocation.

### CRL
**Certificate Revocation List** - List of revoked certificates.

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## Operational Terms

### Online
Connected to network with full functionality.

### Offline
Disconnected from network with limited functionality.

### Degraded
Partially connected with reduced functionality.

### Fold State
Physical state of foldable device (folded/unfolded).

### Session
User's active interaction period with application.

### Lockout
Temporary or permanent access restriction.

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## Module-Specific Terms

### Credential
Digital representation of identity or authorization document.

### Order
Digital authorization or directive (search warrant, arrest warrant, etc.).

### Evidence
Physical or digital evidence in legal or investigative context.

### Chain of Custody
Documented history of evidence handling.

### Report
Formatted output document (PDF, XML, JSON, CSV).

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## Status Indicators

### ✅ Complete
Fully implemented and functional.

### ⚠️ Partial
Partially implemented with gaps.

### ❌ Non-Compliant / Not Started
Not implemented or major gaps.

### 🔄 In Progress
Currently being implemented.

### N/A
Not applicable.

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## Priority Levels

### P1
**Priority 1** - Critical, blocking operational use.

### P2
**Priority 2** - High priority, enhances operational capability.

### P3
**Priority 3** - Medium priority, future enhancement.

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## Document Status

### Draft
Initial version, not yet reviewed.

### In Review
Under review by subject matter experts.

### Approved
Reviewed and approved for publication.

### Published
Available to target audience.

### Archived
Retired or superseded version.

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## Additions and Updates

This glossary should be updated as new terms are introduced. When adding terms:
1. Add term in alphabetical order
2. Provide full form for acronyms
3. Provide clear definition
4. Include context if helpful
5. Update version number and date

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**Document Owner:** Documentation Lead  
**Last Updated:** 2024  
**Next Review:** Quarterly