
Section 8: Glossary
C
Capacitance
A method of capturing a fingerprint image via measurement of the varying capacitance values
(electrical field) between the fingerprint sensor and the ridges and valleys of a fingerprint.
Certification Authority (CA)
A trusted organization that issues digital certificates.
CryptoAPI
Cryptographic API (Application Programming Interface) provided by Microsoft.
D
Digital Certificate (or Certificate)
This is an electronic credential which is issued by a trusted organization called a Certification
Authority.
E
Encryption Key
This is a cryptographic key used in Crypto Manager. Crypto Manager generates a TripleDES key
to encrypt files. The key is also used for decryption of encrypted files.
G
GINA
Stands for Graphical Identification and Authentication. This is a Windows subsystem that
handles the logon presentation to the user.
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