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Backdoor
Threats
Unauthorized or hidden access mechanism bypassing authentication.
trojan
malware
endpoint security
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
23 terms
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Backup
Security
Secondary copy of data for recovery; must be secured, tested, and lifecycle-managed.
data retention
encryption
ransomware
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Backup Codes
Authentication
Pre-generated one-time recovery codes used when primary MFA methods are unavailable; treat as high-value secrets.
two factor authentication
multi factor authentication
account recovery
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Backups
Data Management
Secondary copies of data for restoration; must be protected (encryption, access control) and tested regularly.
data encryption at rest
ransomware
disaster recovery
🎫
Bearer Token
Session Management
Token presented as proof of authorization without additional binding; requires TLS and short lifetimes.
access token
jwt
authorization
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Behavioral Advertising
Advertising
Targeted advertising based on inferred interests from observed behaviors across contexts.
behavioral profiling
tracking
real time bidding
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Behavioral Profiling
Advertising
Inference and segmentation of users based on behavioral data and predictive models.
behavioral advertising
data aggregation
data broker
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Behavioral Tracking
Tracking
Collection of user interaction events to infer behavior and preferences.
tracking
fingerprinting
ad tracking
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Biometric Authentication
Authentication
Inherence-factor verification using biometric templates.
multi factor authentication
secure enclave
app permissions
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Biometric Data
Privacy
Physiological or behavioral identifiers used to uniquely recognize individuals.
biometric authentication
mass surveillance
data minimization
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Biometric Surveillance
Privacy
Use of biometric identifiers at scale for identification, verification, or tracking across contexts.
biometric data
mass surveillance
consent
⛓️
Blockchain
Security
Distributed ledger maintained by consensus among network participants.
cryptography
smart contract
web3
🛑
Blocklist
Security
Denylist of indicators for automated enforcement.
phishing
malware
bot detection
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Bot Detection
Security
Identification of automated behavior using signals and heuristics.
captcha
rate limiting
credential stuffing
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Botnet
Threats
Distributed set of compromised hosts under common control.
malware
bot detection
credential stuffing
📣
Breach Notification
Law
Legal and policy process to notify regulators and/or data subjects after certain security incidents.
data breach
incident response
gdpr
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Browser Extension
Privacy
Add-on code with elevated browser permissions.
fingerprinting
tracking
privacy settings
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Browser Fingerprinting
Tracking
Technique creating an identifier from browser-exposed attributes and behaviors.
fingerprinting
device fingerprint
tracking
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Browser Isolation
Security
Security architecture that executes web content remotely or in hardened containers to reduce risk.
sandboxing
hardened browser
phishing
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Brute‑Force Attack
Threats
Exhaustive or high-volume credential/key guessing.
strong password
password manager
account takeover
🏅
Bug Bounty Program
Security
Incentivized vulnerability disclosure with defined scope and process.
responsible disclosure
security audit
exploit
📌
Business Continuity
Data Management
Program ensuring critical operations continue during disruptions, covering people, processes, and technology.
disaster recovery
incident response
information governance
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BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
Security
Policy model allowing personally owned devices to access organizational resources under controls.
shadow it
endpoint security
information security