Web Development Terms and Definitions
Browse web development terminology used in builds, integrations, performance, and maintenance. Look up terms like CMS, APIs, SSR, caching, CDNs, and Core Web Vitals. Related service: Web Development.
Secure Shell (SSH)
Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol that provides a secure channel over an unsecured network. It is the industry standard for logging into remote servers to execute commands and manage infrastructure. Read moreabout Secure Shell (SSH)
File Transfer Protocol over SSL/TLS (FTPS)
File Transfer Protocol over SSL/TLS (FTPS)—also known as FTP-SSL—is an extension to the standard FTP that adds support for the Transport Layer Security (TLS) and the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) cryptographic protocols. Read moreabout File Transfer Protocol over SSL/TLS (FTPS)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network. Read moreabout File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
JSON Web Token (JWT)
JSON Web Token (JWT) is an open standard (RFC 7519) that defines a compact and self-contained way for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object. Read moreabout JSON Web Token (JWT)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to induce users to perform actions that they do not intend to acquire—such as changing passwords or transferring funds—by leveraging the user’s active session. Read moreabout Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) is a browser-enforced security mechanism that uses HTTP headers to grant a web application running at one origin access to selected resources from a different origin. Read moreabout Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a code injection vulnerability where an attacker executes malicious scripts within a victim’s browser by injecting code into a legitimate web application. Read moreabout Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Secure Sockets Layer / Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS)
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and its modern successor, Transport Layer Security (TLS), are cryptographic protocols designed to provide communications security over a computer network. Read moreabout Secure Sockets Layer / Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is the sophisticated extension of the standard HTTP protocol. It leverages cryptographic protocols to establish an encrypted tunnel between the client’s browser and the web server. Read moreabout Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
PCI-DSS: The Standard for Payment Security
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a set of security requirements designed to ensure that all companies that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Read moreabout PCI-DSS: The Standard for Payment Security