Glossary
💡How to use this glossary
Refer to this page whenever you encounter an unfamiliar term in the SIGN DE documentation. Terms in italics within other pages link back to their definitions here.
Security & Cryptography
Section titled “Security & Cryptography”| Term | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CSP | Cryptographic Service Provider | A CC-certified component of the TSS responsible for generating cryptographic signatures. |
| SMA | Security Module Application | A CC-certified component of the TSS that handles security-critical operations. |
| TC package | Trusted Channel Package | Certified component for establishing secure communication with the CSP. |
| TC proxy | Trusted Channel Proxy | Certified component that routes secure communication to the CSP. |
TSS Components
Section titled “TSS Components”| Term | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TSS | Technical Security System | The complete set of components used to secure, store, and manage fiscal data. |
| CTSS | Certified Technical Security System | The certified component of the TSS device. |
| CTSS API | Certified TSS API | The interface to the actual TSS — used for signing and data operations. |
| SDK | Software Development Kit | Encapsulates the CC-certified SMA component and manages communication with the fiskaly cloud. |
Infrastructure & Operations
Section titled “Infrastructure & Operations”| Term | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ERS | Electronic Record-keeping System | A cash register or POS system, depending on the operational environment. |
| Operational environment | — | The environment within the user’s control (servers, network, routers, etc.). |
| Management UI | — | The fiskaly cloud management interface for managing TSSs. |
| Storage medium | — | Typically a database, used for storing the secured fiscal data. |
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