🪪
Security Token
Authentication
A device or code that proves it’s really you.
two factor authentication
multi factor authentication
totp
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
54 terms
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🌱
Seed Phrase
Security
A set of words that can restore a crypto wallet.
private key
crypto wallet
backup
🏠
Self‑Hosted
Security
Running a service on your own server instead of someone else’s.
self hosting
cloud provider
information security
🛠️
Self‑Hosting
Security
The act of running and maintaining your own online service.
self hosted
cloud security
incident response
🧑🚀
Self‑Sovereign Identity (SSI)
Privacy
Identity where you control your credentials, not one company.
decentralized identifier
decentralized
digital identity
⚠️
Sensitive Personal Data
Privacy
Personal data that could cause extra harm if misused.
personal data
biometric data
data minimization
🍪
Session Cookie
Session Management
A cookie that keeps you logged in.
session management
cookie
authentication
🧤
Session Hijacking
Threats
Stealing your “logged in” session.
session management
man in the middle attack
xss
🧷
Session Management
Security
How a site keeps you logged in safely.
authentication
authorization
session hijacking
🕶️
Shadow IT
Security
Tools people use without official approval.
byod
information security
access control
👥
Shared IP
Network Privacy
Many people appear to have the same IP.
dedicated ip
ip address
vpn
📈
SIEM
Security
A system that collects security logs and helps spot attacks.
logging
monitoring
incident response
📲
SIM Swapping
Threats
When someone hijacks your phone number to get into your accounts.
account takeover
two factor authentication
social engineering
🔑
Single Sign‑On (SSO)
Authentication
Logging in once to access multiple services.
identity provider
authentication
authorization
📜
Smart Contract
Security
Code on a blockchain that runs automatically.
blockchain
web3
defi
🏢
SOC (Security Operations Center)
Security
A team that monitors security and responds to incidents.
siem
incident response
monitoring
🎭
Social Engineering
Threats
Tricking people instead of hacking computers.
phishing
spear phishing
account takeover
📦
Software Supply Chain
Security
Everything that goes into making software: libraries, tools, and updates.
supply chain attack
sbom
open source
🎯
Spear Phishing
Threats
Phishing aimed at a specific person.
phishing
account takeover
identity theft
📮
SPF
Security
A rule that says which servers are allowed to send email for a domain.
dmarc
dkim
phishing
🧵
Split Tunneling
Network Privacy
Some traffic uses the VPN, some doesn’t.
vpn
vpn tunnel
webrtc leak
🕶️
Spyware
Threats
Malware that secretly watches you.
stalkerware
keylogger
malware
🧷
SSL
Encryption
An older name for TLS (mostly replaced).
tls
https
mixed content
📡
Stalkerware
Threats
Spyware used to track a person without consent.
spyware
location tracking
mobile permissions