Glossary

Privacy terms glossary

Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.

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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
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Security Token

Authentication

A device or code that proves it’s really you.

two factor authentication multi factor authentication totp
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Seed Phrase

Security

A set of words that can restore a crypto wallet.

private key crypto wallet backup
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Self‑Hosted

Security

Running a service on your own server instead of someone else’s.

self hosting cloud provider information security
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Self‑Hosting

Security

The act of running and maintaining your own online service.

self hosted cloud security incident response
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Self‑Sovereign Identity (SSI)

Privacy

Identity where you control your credentials, not one company.

decentralized identifier decentralized digital identity
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Sensitive Personal Data

Privacy

Personal data that could cause extra harm if misused.

personal data biometric data data minimization
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Session Cookie

Session Management

A cookie that keeps you logged in.

session management cookie authentication
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Session Hijacking

Threats

Stealing your “logged in” session.

session management man in the middle attack xss
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Session Management

Security

How a site keeps you logged in safely.

authentication authorization session hijacking
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Shadow IT

Security

Tools people use without official approval.

byod information security access control
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Shared IP

Network Privacy

Many people appear to have the same IP.

dedicated ip ip address vpn
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SIEM

Security

A system that collects security logs and helps spot attacks.

logging monitoring incident response
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SIM Swapping

Threats

When someone hijacks your phone number to get into your accounts.

account takeover two factor authentication social engineering
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Single Sign‑On (SSO)

Authentication

Logging in once to access multiple services.

identity provider authentication authorization
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Smart Contract

Security

Code on a blockchain that runs automatically.

blockchain web3 defi
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SOC (Security Operations Center)

Security

A team that monitors security and responds to incidents.

siem incident response monitoring
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Social Engineering

Threats

Tricking people instead of hacking computers.

phishing spear phishing account takeover
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Software Supply Chain

Security

Everything that goes into making software: libraries, tools, and updates.

supply chain attack sbom open source
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Spear Phishing

Threats

Phishing aimed at a specific person.

phishing account takeover identity theft