Security terms

GC AI Glossary

Security terms

7 terms from the GC AI glossary, each explained in plain English.

A

Access control
Security
Security mechanisms that restrict who can view or use resources in the platform.
Audit log
Security
A secure, chronological record of all user actions and system events, critical for security and compliance tracking.

D

Deletion
Security
The secure, permanent removal of data from the platform according to retention policies.

E

Encryption
Security
The process of converting data into an unreadable code to prevent unauthorized access during storage or transmission.

R

Retention
Security
The policy determining how long data and documents must be securely stored before they are archived or deleted.
Role-based access
Security
A system where access permissions are granted based on a user's role within the organization (e.g., Admin vs. Viewer).

T

Tenant
Security
A secure, isolated instance of the platform dedicated exclusively to your organization, keeping your data entirely separate from others.