Glossary
PAM
Privileged Access Management
PAM is a tool or strategy for managing privileged access.
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PASSI
French certification issued by ANSSI for providers of information system security audits.
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Password Dumper
A very common technique whereby an attacker scans a compromised computer in search of credentials to move laterally and/or carry out further attacks.
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Payload
In computing, a payload refers to the data capacity of a packet or other unit of transmitted data.
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PCA
Plan de continuité d’activités
French acronym. This is a procedure that takes into account all measures necessary to ensure the continuity of business operations following a major disruption.
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PCI – DSS
Payment Card Industry / Data Security Standard
Payment Card Industry Security Standard.
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PDIS
Prestataires de Détection d’Incidents de Sécurité
French acronym. Accreditation of companies or business services intended for OIVs, managed by ANSSI.
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Pentest
A method for assessing the security of an information system or computer network by simulating an attacker’s actions.
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Phishing
A technique used by fraudsters to obtain personal information with the aim of committing identity theft.
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POC
Proof of Concept
Il s’agit de la démonstration positive d’une certaine idée ou méthode.
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PRA
Plan de Reprise d’Activité
French acronym. The set of steps to be taken following a major incident
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PSSI
Politique de Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information
French acronym. An information systems security policy is a set of defined actions designed to maintain a certain level of security.
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