Vocabulary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z CEPT European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) The functions of CERT include detection and prevention of information security incidents and sharing information on them. CERT-FI CERT-FI is a group set up by FICORA with responsibilities regarding detection and prevention of information security incidents. It works in cooperation with national and international organisations, and with business and industry. COMSEC (Communications Security) Communications security functions include testing, approving and supervising communications security. COMSEC aims to ensure the security, confidentiality, integrity and availability of information transmitted in data and telecommunications systems. ECC CEPT Electronic Communications Committee EFIS ERO Frequency Information System ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute GPS Global Positioning System IETF Internet Engineering Task Force IMT-2000 (International Mobile Telecommunications 2000) Global third-generation wireless multimedia system. UMTS is a part of this system. IP Internet Protocol IRG Independent Regulators' Group ITU International Telecommunication Union LRIC Long Run Incremental Costs NGN Next Generation Networks PIBS Principles of Implementation and Best Practices PLC (Power Line Communications) PLC technology uses electricity networks for the transmission of information. The advantage is that a subscriber could be connected to broadband services directly through a wall socket. The use of PLC technology will increase competition among operators in local telecommunications. R&TTE (Directive on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity) According to the Directive, conformity of both radio and telecommunications terminal equipment is assessed by the manufacturer. R&TTE CA The Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Compliance Association TCAM (Telecommunication Conformity Assessment and Market Surveillance Committee) Committee of experts which interprets the R&TTE Directive. UMTS TM (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) UMTS TM is an abbreviation used in Europe for the universal third-generation mobile telecommunications system. UMTS is a registered trade mark of ETSI. UPU Universal Postal Union WRC-2003 World Radio Conference 2003