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SameSite Cookie
Web Security
A cookie setting that reduces cross-site tracking and CSRF risk.
cookie
csrf
session cookie
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
54 terms
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SAML
Authentication
A standard often used for company single sign-on (SSO).
single sign on
identity provider
authorization
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Sandboxing
Security
Keeping an app in a “safe box”.
hardened browser
exploit
endpoint security
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SBOM
Security
A list of the software components inside an app.
supply chain attack
open source
security audit
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Scope
Authorization
A “permission list” that limits what an app can do.
oauth 2
access token
least privilege
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Screen Reader
Privacy
A tool that reads on-screen text aloud for accessibility.
cookie banner
consent
dark patterns
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Search Engine
Privacy
A tool that helps you find pages on the web.
metasearch engine
privacy browser
search index
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Search Index
Privacy
A giant list of pages a search engine has found.
search engine
right to be forgotten
data breach
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Secret Key
Encryption
A secret code used to protect data or prove permission.
encryption key
private key
key management
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Secrets Management
Encryption
Storing and controlling access to secrets like API keys and passwords.
secret key
key management
key vault
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Secrets Rotation
Encryption
Replacing keys and tokens regularly (and fast if they leak).
secrets management
key rotation
secret key
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Secure Aggregation
Privacy
Combining data so the server sees only the total, not individual inputs.
federated learning
differential privacy
encryption
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Secure Boot
Security
Making sure your device starts with trusted software.
endpoint security
secure enclave
malware
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Secure Connection
Network Privacy
A safe connection that protects data while it travels.
https
tls
data encryption in transit
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Secure Cookie Flag
Web Security
A cookie setting that only sends the cookie over HTTPS.
cookie
https
tls
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Secure Delete
Data Management
Deleting data so it can’t easily be recovered.
data erasure
data destruction
data retention
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Secure Element
Security
A special chip that protects secret keys.
secure enclave
trusted execution environment
passkey
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Secure Enclave
Security
A protected chip/area that keeps secrets safer.
biometric authentication
encryption key
key management
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Secure Messaging
Security
Messaging that protects your chats and reduces what others can see.
e2ee
metadata
two factor authentication
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Secure Multi‑Party Computation
Encryption
Working together on a calculation without sharing everyone’s raw data.
homomorphic encryption
zero knowledge proof
data minimization
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Secure Storage
Security
Keeping data safe while it’s saved.
data encryption at rest
encryption key
secure enclave
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Security Audit
Security
A review to check how secure a system is.
penetration testing
responsible disclosure
incident response
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Security Headers
Web Security
Website settings that tell browsers to be safer.
https
xss
clickjacking
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Security Key
Authentication
A device or built‑in key that helps you log in safely.
hardware security key
webauthn
multi factor authentication