Definitions

User(s), as defined by the University's IRM-003: Data Protection of University Information, is anyone who uses University information technology (IT) resources. This includes all account holders and users of University IT resources including, but not limited to: students, applicants, faculty, staff, medical center employees, contractors, University-Associated Organization employees, guests, and affiliates of any kind.

A level of permission that allows users to access specific resources on the workstation and network, such as data files, applications, printers, and scanners.

vishing: is making phone calls or leaving voice messages claiming to be from a reputable company or colleague in order to get you to reveal personal information, such as bank details and credit card numbers or passwords.  It's a combination of ‘voice’ and ‘phishing,’

Vulnerability is a weakness in an application, computing system, or network which can be exploited to perform unauthorized actions.

Vulnerability detection software is a service that scans an endpoint for current patch levels against a centralized database for known operating system and application vulnerabilities.

A desktop computer, terminal, tablet, or laptop computer,  intended for business or professional use

A highly-skilled IT professional responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of a workstation such as a Local Support Partner (LSP) or Desktop Support Technician.