The property of a security device's log record designed to draw attention to specific activity in the system. This is distinguished from a "regular" log record, which tracks system activity, such as an Audit or error log. Usually an alarm is used to call out potentially malicious or suspicious activity in the network. In a more general sense, an alarm can also define a notification mechanism. Most security devices enable a system administrator to determine who is notified when specific traffic is detected and how they receive that information (for example, via e-mail or page).
Audible or visible warning signal that tells a network administer that an error has occurred or there is a critical situation on the network.
n. A signal, either audible or visual, at a device such as a display station or printer that is used to notify the user of a condition requiring user's attention.
A warning of fire danger.
A user-configurable notification displayed in the System Status panel of HP SIM when certain events occur. For instance, if a monitored item changes, an alarm notifies the user that a change has occurred. See also trap, event.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness; "The empty house alarmed him"; "We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries"
an audible device which is installed on the oil lubricated air compressor
an electronic or computerized device used to warn or indicate approaching or existing danger
a visual and audible indication that a sensor has detected the entry or attempted entry of an unauthorized person into a SCIF
a warning given by the Tiler, or other appropriate officer, by which he seeks to communicate with the interior of the Lodge or Chapter
a warning of existing or approaching danger
a warning system that indicates that there is an emergency
any kind of noise or signal that warns of danger
A security device which gives a warning of an attack on a vehicle.
A feature on which provides an audible signal at a predetermined time.
(n.) Usually, an audio warning or visual warning to indicate that attention to the computer is required.
An electromechanical device that provides audible and visual indication that the water level in a pump or holding tank is above what it is supposed to be.
An audible signal at a workstation or printer that is used to get the operator's attention.
is an audible, visual or physical presentation designed to wan the instrument user that a specific level of a dangerous gas/vapor concentration has been reached or exceeded.
A visual or audible notification or warning feature on many appliances. An alarm alerts you when wash/dry cycles are complete, if the freezer’s power is off, or the cooking time has elapsed. Auto Dry A dryer feature that senses a preset degree of fabric dryness and automatically shuts off the unit. Using a thermostat or moisture detector, the unit will shut off when the fabric is dry, saving unnecessary wear on fabric.
An alarm gives an audible or visual warning of a problem or condition.