| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADO | ActiveX Data Objects |
| CERT | The CERT Coordination Center |
| BCC | Block Check Character |
| MDIS | Metadata Interchange Specification |
| CD | Carrier Detect |
| RIP | Regulation Of Investigatory Powers Act |
| ULSI | Ultra Large Scale Integration |
| ADP | Automatic Data Processing |
| CSDGM | Content Standard For Digital Geospatial Metadata |
| CODASYL | Conference On Data Systems Languages |