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Value-Added Network (VAN)
A vendor of EDI data communications and translation services.
Viral Scanning
The process of detecting the presence of a computer virus. Viral scanning is now a mature detective technology. Of course the possible variations of viral attacks make it a challenge to minimize the window of exposure between the release of a new variant the installation of the latest detective database.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A technical strategy for creating secure connections, or tunnels, over the internet.
Vital Record
A record that must be preserved and available for retrieval if needed.
Vital Records
Those records necessary to continue business operations after a disaster. These include current documentation and software/data files.
Vulnerability Exploits
A majority of compromises are a result of machines running vulnerable versions of software. Intruders often use tools to exploit known vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access. These tools are often left behind on the system in "hidden" directories.