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Hardened Browser
Privacy
A browser set up to reduce tracking and attacks.
browser extension
fingerprinting
privacy settings
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
10 terms
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Hardware Security Key
Authentication
A physical key (USB/NFC) used for secure login.
security key
webauthn
fido2
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Hashing
Encryption
Turning data into a one-way “fingerprint”.
cryptography
password leak
brute force attack
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Health Data
Privacy
Information about your health that can be very sensitive.
personal data
sensitive personal data
hipaa
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HIPAA
Privacy
A US law for protecting health information.
biometric data
data minimization
data breach
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Homomorphic Encryption
Encryption
Doing math on locked data without unlocking it.
encryption
client side encryption
data encryption at rest
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HSM (Hardware Security Module)
Encryption
A special device that stores keys safely and does crypto operations securely.
key management
key vault
secure enclave
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HSTS
Web Security
A rule that forces your browser to use HTTPS for a site.
https
tls
mixed content
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HttpOnly Cookie
Web Security
A cookie setting that blocks JavaScript from reading the cookie.
cookie
xss
session cookie
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HTTPS
Networking
The secure version of HTTP for websites.
tls
ssl
secure connection