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Hardened Browser
Privacy
Browser configured with defensive privacy/security controls.
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
Roaming authenticator implementing FIDO2/WebAuthn over USB/NFC/BLE.
security key
webauthn
fido2
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Hashing
Encryption
One-way function producing a fixed-size digest.
cryptography
password leak
brute force attack
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Health Data
Privacy
Data relating to an individual’s physical or mental health, healthcare services, or status; often regulated and high-risk.
personal data
sensitive personal data
hipaa
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HIPAA
Privacy
US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy/security rules for PHI.
biometric data
data minimization
data breach
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Homomorphic Encryption
Encryption
Cryptographic schemes enabling computation on ciphertexts such that decrypted results match operations on plaintexts.
encryption
client side encryption
data encryption at rest
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HSM (Hardware Security Module)
Encryption
Tamper-resistant hardware for secure key generation, storage, and cryptographic operations with strict controls and audit.
key management
key vault
secure enclave
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HSTS
Web Security
HTTP Strict Transport Security header instructing browsers to enforce HTTPS and reject downgrade.
https
tls
mixed content
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HttpOnly Cookie
Web Security
Cookie flag preventing client-side scripts from accessing the cookie; mitigates some XSS cookie theft.
cookie
xss
session cookie
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HTTPS
Networking
HTTP over TLS with certificate-based authentication.
tls
ssl
secure connection