1.    AI COMPATIBLE – Artificial Intelligence compatible; the system can integrate or operate with AI algorithms or models.

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2.    AI/EDGE FOCUSED – Artificial Intelligence / Edge computing focused; the system prioritises AI tasks performed at the network edge (near sensors/devices rather than central servers).

 

3.    BIOMETRIC AND FINGERPRINT ACCESS – Access control using unique biological traits, e.g., fingerprints, for identity verification.

 

4.    C4ISR/ICS INTEGRATION – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance / Industrial Control Systems integration; connecting operational intelligence systems with industrial control systems using APIs and standards.

 

5.    CBRN – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear; relating to hazards, defence, or detection systems.

 

6.    CHAIN OF CUSTODY – A documented, traceable process that ensures evidence integrity, typically for legal or compliance purposes.

 

7.    COMPLIANCE – Adherence to public sector data laws, lawful intercept requirements, and use-of-force regulations.

 

8.    CONTINUITY IN CONTINGENCIES – Planning to maintain operations and capabilities under emergency or unexpected conditions.

 

9.    CROSS-BORDER FLOWS – Management or monitoring of movement of goods, people, or data across national borders with risk assessment.

 

10.  CYBER – Cybersecurity; measures to prevent or respond to digital threats such as ransomware, data loss, or network compromise.

 

11.  DATA PORTABILITY – Ability to transfer data between systems or organisations in a standardised, usable format.

 

12.  DATA RESIDENCY – Ensuring that mission data remains under the legal control of the country or organisation where it originates.

 

13.  DATA SOURCES – The origins of data; ‘Native Ingest’ refers to collecting data in its original format (SCADA/OT, UAV imagery, satellite imagery, open-source/intelligence summaries).

 

14.  DECONFLICTION – The process of avoiding operational overlaps, e.g., preventing “blue-on-blue” incidents in asset protection operations.

 

15.  DEGRADED COMMS – Communication under compromised conditions; using edge processing, mesh networks, SATCOM fallback, or store-and-forward methods.

 

16.  DRONES – Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used for surveillance, reconnaissance, or other operational purposes.

 

17.  EDGE ANALYTICS – Performing data analysis close to where data is generated (on the device or local network) rather than in a centralised server.

 

18.  ENERGY/MINING & OC – Operations in the energy and mining sectors; OC likely refers to Organised Crime monitoring or threat analysis.

 

19.  EVIDENCE EXPORT – Preparing data in legally admissible formats for court or investigation purposes.

 

20.  EXPLAINABILITY – Providing human-understandable rationale or confidence scores for AI or automated system outputs.

 

21.  ESCROW – Placing software, code, or assets with a neutral third party for safekeeping and legal security.

 

22.  EXIT STRATEGY – A planned approach to safely disengage from a project, system, or operational area.

 

23.  FACIAL RECOGNITION – Technology to identify individuals based on facial features.

 

24.  FULLY AUTONOMOUS – Systems capable of operating independently without human intervention.

 

25.  IDENTITY & ACCESS – Management of user identification and permissions; includes Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and compartmentalisation.

 

26.  ILLICIT FUEL/PIPELINES – Monitoring and detection of illegal fuel activities or pipeline tampering using SCADA, UAV imagery, and geofencing.

 

27.  INDEPENDENT TESTING – Third-party verification, red-team exercises, or validation to confirm system effectiveness.

 

28.  INTERAGENCY SHARING – Data or intelligence sharing among multiple government agencies (e.g., PEMEX, CFE, CNI, FGR) with access controls.

 

29.  JOINT OPs SUPPORT – Collaborative operations support across all Government agencies with multilingual coordination.

 

30.  KPIs – Key Performance Indicators; metrics used to measure effectiveness or performance.

 

31.  KPIs/MOEs – Key Performance Indicators / Measures of Effectiveness; performance metrics and operational effectiveness measures.

 

32.  LOCALISATION – Adapting software/interface to local languages, threat models, and STANAG symbology.

 

33.  MODEL OPs – Machine learning model operations; monitoring drift, bias, retraining schedules, and version control.

 

34.  MOBILE CATERPILLAR SYSTEM – Refers to a mobile tracked (caterpillar-tracked) vehicle system.

 

35.  MINING SECURITY – Protection of mining operations through geofencing, convoy monitoring, and crisis/Kidnap & Ransom (K&R) protocols.

 

36.  MTTR – Mean Time To Repair; average time taken to restore a system after failure.

 

37.  MOTORISED PIVOTING AND SLIDING DOORS – Automated doors that pivot or slide, typically for controlled access.

 

38.  NO LOCK-IN – The ability to switch vendors or platforms without being tied to a single supplier.

 

39.  OPEN APIs & FORMATS – Open Application Programming Interfaces and standardised data formats for interoperability in geospatial, video, or intelligence systems.

 

40.  PILOT DESIGN – Planning and configuring operational trials, including sensors, duration, and participating units.

 

41.  PnP MODULES – Plug and Play modules; components that can be easily installed and used without complex setup.

 

42.  PRIVACY CONTROLS – Mechanisms to protect data privacy through minimisation, retention policies, redaction, and audit dashboards.

 

44.  ROBOTICS – Use of automated machines for operational tasks, often including sensors and AI.

 

45.  SUPPORTABILITY – The ease of maintaining and supporting a system, including 24/7 service, SLAs, spares, repairs, and environmental hardening.

 

46.  TIME TO IOC/FOC – Time to Initial Operational Capability / Full Operational Capability; period from deployment to full functional readiness.

 

47.  TRAINING – Structured programmes to educate personnel on system use, including “train the trainer” and certification pathways.

 

48.  TCO – Total Cost of Ownership; full lifetime cost of a system, including purchase, maintenance, and support.

 

49.  UAVs – Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; remotely or autonomously piloted aircraft.

 

50.  ZERO TRUST & CRYPTO – Security model requiring verification for all access and strong cryptography, including encryption, key management systems (KMS), and hardware security modules (HSM).