Acronyms
Sales, Marketing, and Technology Acronyms and Abbreviations. Jump to acronyms beginning with the number or letter:
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Acronyms Beginning With P
P2PE
A security standard established by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) that protects payment card data by encrypting it from the point where a card is swiped, inserted, or tapped at a terminal until it reaches the secure decryption endpoint. Key Aspects of P2PE Encryption at the point of interaction: Card data is encrypted as soon as…
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P3O
A best practice framework developed by the UK government’s Office of Government Commerce (OGC). It guides establishing, developing, and maintaining support structures for effective portfolio, program, and project management within organizations. Key concepts in P3O: Portfolio Office: Provides strategic oversight and governance for an organization’s portfolio of programs and projects. It ensures alignment with organizational strategy, prioritizes investments, and optimizes…
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PA
A score developed by Moz that predicts how well a specific page will rank on search engine result pages (SERPs). Characteristics of PA include: Scoring: Like DA, PA scores range from 1 to 100, with higher scores indicating a greater ability to rank. Page-Specific Metric: Unlike DA, which assesses the entire domain, PA focuses solely on individual pages. Predictive, Not…
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PA QSA
A certification provided by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), specifically for professionals who assess payment applications to ensure compliance with the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS). A PA-QSA’s role is crucial for software vendors, as they help validate that the payment applications they develop meet the rigorous standards to protect cardholder data and ensure secure…
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PA-DSS
A set of security requirements created by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to ensure that software applications that process, store, or transmit cardholder data are secure and do not compromise payment card information. It applies specifically to vendors and developers who create payment applications that are sold, distributed, or licensed to third parties. PA-DSS Key Points…
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PaaS
A business model in which a third-party provider offers a comprehensive suite of payment processing services to merchants or businesses. The PaaS provider typically handles various aspects of the payment process, including payment gateways, transaction processing, security, and fraud prevention, as well as compliance with relevant regulations and standards. By using a PaaS solution, businesses can streamline their payment processing…
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PaaS
Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model that allows developers to create, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the underlying infrastructure. Key characteristics of PaaS: Cloud-based: PaaS is delivered over the Internet, allowing users to access the platform from anywhere with an Internet connection. Middleware and development tools: PaaS providers offer a…
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PACE
A UK government organization responsible for providing property-related advice and services to government departments and agencies. One of the two entities, along with the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA), merged to form the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) in 2000. Key responsibilities of PACE: Property Strategy: PACE developed and implemented property strategies to use government property assets efficiently. It…
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PAL
A color encoding system used in broadcast television systems in large parts of the world. Developed in the 1960s and first used in 1967, PAL is the standard for countries in Europe, parts of Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania. It’s one of three main television standards used worldwide, alongside NTSC and SECAM. The PAL system is designed to transmit…
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PAN
The unique 16-digit number that is assigned to a credit card, debit card, or prepaid card. It is used to identify the card and the account that is associated with it and is typically printed on the front of the card. The PAN is an important part of the card’s magnetic stripe, which stores the card’s account information and is…
