Internet acronyms and lingo

Terms related to Internet acronyms and lingo, including slang definitions and jargon about texting, Twitter and other social networking sites.

script kiddie - Script kiddie is a derogative term that computer hackers coined to refer to immature, but often just as dangerous, exploiters of internet security weaknesses.

Networking

network performance monitoring (NPM)
Network performance monitoring (NPM) is the process of measuring and monitoring the quality of service of a network.
CAPWAP (Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points)
CAPWAP (Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points) is a protocol that enables an access controller to manage a ...
infrared radiation (IR)
Infrared radiation (IR), sometimes referred to simply as infrared, is a region of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum where ...

Security

security analytics
Security analytics is a cybersecurity approach that uses data collection, data aggregation and analysis tools for threat ...
NICE Framework (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Cybersecurity Workforce Framework)
The NICE Framework (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Cybersecurity Workforce Framework) is a reference resource ...
application blacklisting (application blocklisting)
Application blacklisting --increasingly called application blocklisting -- is a network or computer administration practice used ...

CIO

digital ecosystem
A digital ecosystem is a group of interconnected information technology resources that can function as a unit.
procurement plan
A procurement plan -- also called a procurement management plan -- is a document that is used to manage the process of finding ...
Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles (the Principles)
Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles is a framework for managing records in a way that supports an organization's ...

HRSoftware

talent pipeline
A talent pipeline is a pool of candidates who are ready to fill a position.
recruitment process outsourcing (RPO)
Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is when an employer turns the responsibility of finding potential job candidates over to a ...
human resources (HR) generalist
A human resources generalist is an HR professional who handles the daily responsibilities of talent management, employee ...

outbound marketing
Outbound marketing is a traditional form of marketing in which an organization initiates contact with potential customers, or ...
churn rate
Churn rate is a measure of the number of customers or employees who leave a company during a given period.
marketing campaign management
Marketing campaign management is the planning, executing, tracking and analysis of direct marketing campaigns.

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