Security: glossary terms
Security terms for website owners defined clearly, with examples and common mistakes.
शब्दकोश · सुरक्षा0-RTT (TLS Early Data)0-RTT lets a returning TLS 1.3 client send application data in its first flight, saving a round trip but exposing that data to replay attacks.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाACME Challenge (HTTP-01 and DNS-01)An ACME challenge is the test a CA sets to confirm you control a domain, usually by serving a file over HTTP or publishing a DNS TXT record.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाACME ProtocolACME is the standard protocol that lets software prove domain control to a certificate authority and obtain TLS certificates automatically.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाAdwareAdware is software that shows unwanted advertisements, often bundled with free programs, and sometimes tracks browsing behaviour or injects ads into web pages.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाAir GapAn air gap is a security measure that physically isolates a computer or network from the internet and other networks to protect sensitive systems.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाALPN (Application-Layer Protocol Negotiation)ALPN is a TLS extension that lets client and server agree on the application protocol, such as h2 or http/1.1, during the handshake.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाAsymmetric EncryptionAsymmetric encryption uses a mathematically linked pair of keys, a public key that encrypts or verifies and a private key that decrypts or signs.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाAttack SurfaceAn attack surface is the sum of all points where an unauthorised party could try to enter, interact with or extract data from a system.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाBackdoorA backdoor is a hidden way to access a system that bypasses normal authentication, installed by an attacker or left in software deliberately or by mistake.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाBlue TeamA blue team is the group that defends an organisation by monitoring, detecting, investigating and responding to threats and by improving its security controls.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाBot ManagementBot management is the set of techniques that identify automated traffic and decide whether to allow, challenge, slow or block it.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाBotnetA botnet is a network of internet-connected devices infected with malware and remotely controlled by an attacker, typically used for DDoS attacks and spam.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाBrute Force AttackA brute force attack tries many passwords or keys in rapid succession until one works, which is slowed by strong secrets and rate limiting.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाBug BountyA bug bounty is a programme where an organisation rewards outside researchers for responsibly reporting security vulnerabilities in its systems.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCAA Record (Certification Authority Authorization)A CAA record lists which certificate authorities may issue TLS certificates for a domain, and CAs must check it before issuing.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCCPAThe CCPA is a California privacy law giving residents the right to know, delete and opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information by businesses.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCertificate Authority (CA)A certificate authority is a trusted organization that verifies control of a domain and signs the TLS certificates browsers rely on to trust a website.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCertificate Chain (Chain of Trust)A certificate chain is the ordered path of certificates from a server's leaf certificate through intermediates up to a trusted root.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCertificate Expiry AlertA certificate expiry alert is a notification sent when a TLS certificate is within a set number of days of its expiration date.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCertificate PinningCertificate pinning makes a client accept only specific certificates or public keys for a server, blocking valid but unexpected certificates.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCertificate Transparency (CT)Certificate Transparency is a public, append-only logging system that records every issued TLS certificate so mis-issuance can be detected.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCipher SuiteA cipher suite is a named bundle of algorithms for key exchange, authentication, bulk encryption and integrity used in a TLS connection.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाClickjackingClickjacking tricks a user into clicking something different from what they see by overlaying a hidden or disguised page, often inside a transparent iframe.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाClient CertificateA client certificate is an X.509 certificate presented by the connecting client, not the server, so the server can verify who or what is calling.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCode Signing CertificateA code signing certificate lets a developer digitally sign software so users and operating systems can verify who published it and that it was not altered.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCookie ConsentCookie consent is the process of informing visitors about cookies and obtaining their permission before setting non-essential ones, as privacy laws require.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCookie Prefixes (__Host- and __Secure-)Cookie prefixes are name prefixes that make browsers enforce extra rules, such as Secure and no Domain attribute, on that cookie.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing)CORS is a browser mechanism that uses HTTP headers to let a server permit specific other origins to read its responses, relaxing the same-origin policy.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCORS Preflight RequestA CORS preflight is an automatic OPTIONS request a browser sends to check whether a cross-origin request is allowed before sending it.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCredential StuffingCredential stuffing is an automated attack that tries username and password pairs leaked from one breach against many other sites, exploiting password reuse.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCRL (Certificate Revocation List)A CRL is a signed list published by a certificate authority naming certificates that were revoked before their expiry date.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCSP (Content Security Policy)Content Security Policy is an HTTP header that lists which sources a page may load scripts, styles and other resources from, limiting the damage of XSS attacks.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCSP NonceA CSP nonce is a random, single-use token that marks specific inline scripts or styles as allowed under a Content Security Policy.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCSR (Certificate Signing Request)A CSR is a signed message containing your public key and domain details that you send to a CA to request a TLS certificate.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)CSRF is an attack that tricks a logged-in user's browser into sending an unwanted request to a site where they are authenticated.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)A CVE is a unique public identifier, such as CVE-2021-44228, assigned to a specific publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerability.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाCVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System)CVSS is an open standard that rates the severity of a software vulnerability on a scale from 0.0 to 10.0 based on measurable characteristics.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाDANE (DNS-Based Authentication of Named Entities)DANE publishes TLS certificate or key fingerprints in DNSSEC-signed TLSA records so clients can verify a server without relying only on CAs.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाData BreachA data breach is an incident in which confidential, protected or personal data is accessed, disclosed or stolen by someone not authorized to have it.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाDDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)A DDoS attack floods a server or network with traffic from many sources at once, exhausting bandwidth or resources so legitimate users cannot reach the site.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाDeepfake (Security)A deepfake is synthetic audio, image or video created with AI to imitate a real person, which attackers can misuse for fraud, impersonation and disinformation.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाDiffie-Hellman Key ExchangeDiffie-Hellman lets two parties agree on a shared secret over a public channel without ever sending the secret itself, the basis of TLS key exchange.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाDigital SignatureA digital signature is a cryptographic value created with a private key that proves who signed data and that it has not been altered.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाDirectory Traversal (Path Traversal)Directory traversal is a flaw where unsanitised file paths let a request reach files outside the intended folder, using sequences such as ../.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाDNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions)DNSSEC adds cryptographic signatures to DNS records so validating resolvers can detect forged or tampered answers.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाDomain Validation (DV) CertificateA DV certificate is issued after the CA verifies only that you control the domain, with no check of who you are as an organization.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाDrive-by DownloadA drive-by download is an unintended download or infection triggered simply by visiting a compromised or malicious web page, often via an unpatched browser.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाElliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)Elliptic curve cryptography is public-key cryptography built on elliptic curve math, giving strong security with much smaller keys than RSA.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाEncrypted Client Hello (ECH)Encrypted Client Hello is a TLS extension that encrypts the first handshake message, hiding the requested hostname (SNI) from network observers.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाEncryptionEncryption is the process of scrambling readable data into ciphertext with an algorithm and a key so only authorized parties can read it.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाEncryption at RestEncryption at rest protects stored data on disks, databases and backups by encrypting it, so stolen media or files are unreadable without the key.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाEnd-to-End Encryption (E2EE)End-to-end encryption encrypts messages on the sender's device so only the recipient's device can decrypt them, not even the service provider.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाEV (Extended Validation) CertificateAn EV certificate is issued after a CA verifies the legal identity of an organization, but browsers no longer give it special visual treatment.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाForward Secrecy (PFS)Forward secrecy means each TLS session uses its own temporary keys, so stealing a server's private key later cannot decrypt past traffic.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाGDPRThe GDPR is the European Union's data protection regulation that governs how organizations collect, use and protect personal data of people in the EU.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाHardeningHardening is the process of reducing a system's vulnerabilities by removing unneeded features, tightening settings and applying secure configuration.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाHashingHashing converts input of any size into a fixed-length digest with a one-way function, so the same input always gives the same output but cannot be reversed.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाHeartbleed (CVE-2014-0160)Heartbleed was a 2014 OpenSSL bug that let attackers read chunks of a server's memory, including private keys and session data, over TLS.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाHoneypotA honeypot is a decoy system or service built to look valuable so that defenders can detect, study and learn from unauthorized access attempts.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाHSM (Hardware Security Module)An HSM is a tamper-resistant device that generates and stores cryptographic keys and performs signing operations without ever exposing the private key.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाHSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security)HSTS is a response header that tells browsers to use HTTPS only for your domain, blocking downgrade attacks and skipping insecure HTTP redirects.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाHSTS Preload ListThe HSTS preload list is a list of domains built into browsers that must always use HTTPS, even on the first visit before any header is seen.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाHTTP Request SmugglingHTTP request smuggling exploits disagreements between a front-end proxy and back-end server about where one request ends and the next begins.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाHttpOnly CookieThe HttpOnly flag marks a cookie so that browser JavaScript cannot read it, which limits theft of session cookies through cross-site scripting.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाIDS and IPS (Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems)An IDS watches network or host activity and raises alerts on suspicious behaviour; an IPS sits inline and can also block the traffic it flags.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाInsider ThreatAn insider threat is a security risk from people with legitimate access, such as employees or contractors, who misuse it deliberately or by accident.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाIntermediate CertificateAn intermediate certificate is issued by a root CA and used to sign your server certificate, linking it back to a trusted root.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाJWT (JSON Web Token)A JWT is a compact, signed token containing JSON claims about a user or session, widely used to carry identity and permissions between services.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाKey ManagementKey management is the practice of generating, storing, rotating, distributing and retiring cryptographic keys securely throughout their lifecycle.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाKey Pair (Public and Private Key)A key pair is a mathematically linked public key and private key used for encryption, signatures and TLS authentication.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाKeyloggerA keylogger is software or hardware that secretly records what a person types, aiming to capture passwords, messages and other sensitive input.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाLateral MovementLateral movement is how an intruder who has gained one foothold explores a network and moves between systems to reach more valuable targets.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाLet's EncryptLet's Encrypt is a free, automated, nonprofit certificate authority that issues short-lived domain-validated TLS certificates via ACME.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाMalwareMalware is any software deliberately designed to damage systems, steal data or gain unauthorized access, including viruses, trojans, ransomware and spyware.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाMan-in-the-Middle AttackA man-in-the-middle attack secretly intercepts or alters communication between two parties who believe they are talking directly to each other.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाMan-in-the-Middle Attack (MITM)A man-in-the-middle attack places an attacker between two parties so they can read or alter traffic that both sides believe is private.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाMFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)MFA is an authentication approach that requires two or more independent proofs of identity, such as a password, a device and a fingerprint.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाMFA Fatigue (Push Bombing)MFA fatigue is an attack in which someone with a stolen password floods the victim with approval prompts until they accept one out of annoyance or confusion.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाMixed ContentMixed content is an HTTPS page that loads some resources, such as scripts or images, over plain HTTP, weakening or breaking its security.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाmTLS (Mutual TLS)Mutual TLS is a TLS setup in which both the server and the client present certificates, so each side authenticates the other.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाOAuthOAuth is an authorization standard that lets an app obtain limited access to your account on another service through tokens, without receiving your password.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाOCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol)OCSP lets a client ask a certificate authority in real time whether a specific TLS certificate has been revoked, instead of downloading a full list.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाOCSP Must-StapleOCSP Must-Staple is a certificate flag that tells browsers to reject the certificate unless the server staples a valid OCSP response.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाOCSP StaplingOCSP stapling lets your server attach a recent, CA-signed revocation status to the TLS handshake so browsers need not query the certificate authority.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाOpen RedirectAn open redirect is a flaw where a site forwards users to any address given in a parameter, letting attackers make malicious links look trustworthy.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाOrganization Validation (OV) CertificateAn OV certificate is a TLS certificate where the CA verified the organization behind the domain as well as domain control, and lists it in the certificate.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाOWASP Top 10The OWASP Top 10 is a regularly updated awareness list of the most critical web application security risks, published by OWASP.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPasskeyA passkey is a phishing-resistant passwordless credential based on public-key cryptography, unlocked by your fingerprint, face or device PIN.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPassword ManagerA password manager is an app that generates, stores and fills strong unique passwords for every account, protected by one master password.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPatch (Software)A patch is a software update that fixes bugs or closes security vulnerabilities, and applying it promptly is one of the most effective defenses.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPatch ManagementPatch management is the ongoing process of identifying, testing, deploying and verifying software updates, especially those that fix security vulnerabilities.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPenetration TestingPenetration testing is an authorized, simulated attack on a system by security professionals to find exploitable weaknesses before real attackers do.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPermissions-PolicyPermissions-Policy is a response header that allows or blocks browser features such as camera, microphone and geolocation for a site and its frames.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPhishingPhishing is a social engineering attack that uses fake emails, messages or websites to trick people into giving up credentials, money or access.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPII (Personally Identifiable Information)PII is any information that can identify a specific person, alone or combined with other data, such as a name, email address, ID number or phone number.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPrinciple of Least PrivilegeThe principle of least privilege means giving every user, program and service only the minimum access needed to do its job, and nothing more.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPrivate KeyA private key is the secret half of an asymmetric key pair, used to decrypt data and create digital signatures, and it must never be shared.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPrivilege EscalationPrivilege escalation is gaining higher access rights than were granted, such as user to administrator, by abusing a flaw or misconfiguration.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाPublic KeyA public key is the shareable half of an asymmetric key pair, used to encrypt data for its owner or to verify the owner's digital signatures.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाRansomwareRansomware is malware that encrypts a victim's files or systems and demands payment for the key, often also threatening to leak stolen data.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाRate LimitingRate limiting caps how many requests a client can make in a time window, protecting servers and APIs from abuse and overload by returning HTTP 429.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाRed TeamA red team is a group that simulates a realistic adversary against an organisation, testing its people, processes and technology to expose security gaps.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाReferrer-PolicyReferrer-Policy is a response header that controls how much of the originating page's URL browsers send in the Referer header.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाRemote Code Execution (RCE)Remote code execution is a vulnerability class that lets an outside party run their own code on a target system over a network, often giving broad control.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाRoot Store (Trust Store)A root store is the collection of trusted root certificates that an operating system, browser or runtime uses to validate TLS certificates.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाRootkitA rootkit is malware designed to hide its own presence and other malicious activity by tampering with the operating system, firmware or security tools.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाRSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman)RSA is a public-key algorithm used for digital signatures and encryption, and for years the default key type inside web server certificates.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSame-Origin PolicyThe same-origin policy is a browser rule that stops scripts on one origin from reading data from another origin unless that origin permits it.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSameSite Cookie AttributeSameSite controls whether a browser sends a cookie on cross-site requests, with Strict, Lax and None values, helping reduce CSRF and tracking.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSAMLSAML is an XML-based standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between an identity provider and a service provider, for enterprise SSO.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSAN Certificate (Subject Alternative Name)A SAN certificate lists several hostnames in its Subject Alternative Name field, so one certificate can secure many domains and subdomains at once.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSandboxing (Security)Sandboxing runs code or files in a restricted, isolated environment so that if they are malicious or buggy, the damage cannot spread to the rest of the system.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाScarewareScareware uses fake warnings, such as bogus virus alerts, to frighten people into installing malicious software or paying for a useless product.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSecure Cookie FlagThe Secure attribute tells browsers to send a cookie only over HTTPS, so it is not exposed in plain text on unencrypted connections.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSecurity AuditA security audit is a systematic review of systems, policies and controls against a standard to find gaps and verify that protections work as intended.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSecurity HeadersSecurity headers are HTTP response headers that instruct browsers to enable protections such as HTTPS enforcement, script restrictions and framing controls.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSelf-Signed CertificateA self-signed certificate is signed with its own private key instead of a CA's, so browsers do not trust it unless manually told to.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSession FixationSession fixation is an attack where an attacker sets a victim's session ID before login, then reuses it after the victim authenticates.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSession HijackingSession hijacking is an attack where someone steals or guesses a valid session ID or token and uses it to impersonate a logged-in user without their password.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSIEM (Security Information and Event Management)A SIEM collects logs and events from many systems into one place, correlates them and raises alerts so security teams can spot and investigate incidents.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSIM SwappingSIM swapping is fraud in which an attacker persuades a mobile carrier to move a victim's phone number to a SIM they control, intercepting calls and texts.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSlowlorisSlowloris is a denial-of-service attack that holds many connections open by sending HTTP requests extremely slowly, exhausting the server's connection capacity.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSmishing (SMS Phishing)Smishing is phishing carried out through text messages, tricking recipients into clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive information.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSNI (Server Name Indication)SNI is a TLS extension where the client states the hostname it wants, so one IP address can serve certificates for many domains.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSocial EngineeringSocial engineering is the manipulation of people into divulging confidential information or taking harmful actions, exploiting trust, not technical flaws.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSpear PhishingSpear phishing is a targeted phishing attack tailored to a specific person or organization using personal details to make the message look credible.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSQL InjectionSQL injection is a web vulnerability where unsanitized user input is interpreted as part of a database query, allowing data to be read or changed.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSSL StrippingSSL stripping is a man-in-the-middle attack that keeps a victim on plain HTTP by removing the redirect to HTTPS.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSSL/TLS (Transport Layer Security)TLS is the protocol that encrypts and authenticates connections between a browser and a server; SSL is its deprecated predecessor, still used as a name.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSSO (Single Sign-On)SSO is an authentication scheme where one login with a central identity provider grants access to many separate applications without new passwords.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery)SSRF is a vulnerability where an attacker makes a server send requests to destinations of the attacker's choosing, often reaching internal systems.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSubdomain TakeoverA subdomain takeover happens when a DNS record points to a deleted external service, letting an attacker claim it and serve content on your domain.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSubresource Integrity (SRI)Subresource Integrity lets a page declare a cryptographic hash for a script or stylesheet so the browser refuses to run the file if it has been altered.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाSymmetric EncryptionSymmetric encryption uses a single shared secret key to both encrypt and decrypt data, making it fast and well suited to large amounts of data.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाThreat ModelingThreat modeling is a structured way to identify what could go wrong in a system, who might attack it, and which defences to build before problems occur.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाTLS 1.3TLS 1.3 is the current major version of the TLS protocol, with a faster one-round-trip handshake and only modern, forward-secret cryptography.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाTLS Downgrade AttackA TLS downgrade attack forces a client and server to negotiate an older, weaker protocol version or cipher instead of the best one both support.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाTLS Session ResumptionTLS session resumption lets a returning client skip the full handshake by reusing earlier session secrets via a session ID or ticket.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाTLS TerminationTLS termination is when a load balancer, CDN or reverse proxy decrypts HTTPS traffic and forwards requests to backend servers.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाTrojan HorseA trojan is malware disguised as legitimate software that tricks users into installing it, then performs hidden malicious actions.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाTwo-Factor Authentication (2FA)Two-factor authentication requires two different kinds of proof, such as a password plus a code from your phone, before it grants access to an account.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाVishing (Voice Phishing)Vishing is phishing by phone call or voice message, where an impersonator pressures someone into revealing credentials, codes or making payments.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाVulnerabilityA vulnerability is a weakness in software, hardware, configuration or process that an attacker could exploit to harm confidentiality, integrity or availability.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाVulnerability ScannerA vulnerability scanner is a tool that automatically checks systems, networks or applications for known weaknesses, misconfigurations and missing patches.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाWAF (Web Application Firewall)A web application firewall inspects HTTP requests and blocks malicious ones, such as SQL injection or bot floods, before they reach your application.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाWhalingWhaling is a highly targeted phishing attack aimed at senior executives or other high-value individuals, using tailored, convincing messages.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाWildcard CertificateA wildcard certificate uses an asterisk, like *.example.com, to secure every first-level subdomain of a domain with a single TLS certificate.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाX-Content-Type-OptionsX-Content-Type-Options: nosniff is a response header that stops browsers from guessing a file's type and forces them to respect the declared MIME type.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाX-Frame-OptionsX-Frame-Options is a response header that tells browsers whether a page may be displayed inside a frame or iframe, used to prevent clickjacking.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाXSS (Cross-Site Scripting)XSS is a web vulnerability where an attacker gets a site to deliver malicious JavaScript to other users, running in the context of that trusted site.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाXXE (XML External Entity)XXE is a vulnerability where an XML parser processes external entity references in untrusted input, potentially exposing files or triggering internal requests.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाZero TrustZero trust is a security model that assumes no user or device is trusted by default and verifies every access request regardless of network location.शब्दकोश · सुरक्षाZero-DayA zero-day is a software vulnerability unknown to the vendor, or without a released fix, that attackers can exploit before defenders can respond.