Definition
Session Management is the process of securely handling user sessions from login to logout, including generating session tokens, maintaining session state, enforcing timeouts, and preventing session hijacking attacks.
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Authentication
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system before granting access to resources. It typically involves credentials such as passwords, biometrics, security tokens, or digital certificates.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a web application vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users, enabling session hijacking, defacement, or malicious redirects.
Application Security
Application Security is the practice of protecting software applications from threats throughout their entire lifecycle, using a combination of secure development practices, security testing, and runtime protection technologies.
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