WordPress Security Definitions
Comprehensive glossary of WordPress security terms, concepts, and definitions to help you understand and protect your site.
Firewall
10 termsNetwork security fundamentals including the OSI model, WAF, TCP/IP, HTTP, ICMP, DoS attacks, IP spoofing, and routing concepts.
Bots
8 termsBot-related definitions covering botnets, web crawlers, data scraping, click fraud, spam bots, and bot traffic management.
Security
15 termsCore security concepts including ransomware, social engineering, data breaches, zero-day exploits, DNS hijacking, and API security.
WordPress
10 termsWordPress-specific terminology covering plugins, themes, hooks, wp-config, REST API, and the WordPress ecosystem.
Infrastructure
10 termsNetwork and server infrastructure terms including SSL/TLS, DNS, CDN, WAF, firewalls, and the OSI model.
Threats
10 termsCyber threat definitions covering malware, phishing, botnets, DDoS attacks, ransomware, and social engineering.
What is a Reverse Proxy?
A reverse proxy is a server that sits in front of one or more backend servers, intercepting client requests and forwarding them to the appropriate server, while also providing security, caching, and load distribution benefits.
What is DNS (Domain Name System)?
The Domain Name System (DNS) is the internet's hierarchical naming system that translates human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses, enabling browsers and applications to locate and connect to web servers.
What is Server Hardening?
Server hardening is the process of reducing a server's attack surface by eliminating unnecessary software, services, and access points, and applying security configurations to protect against unauthorized access and exploitation.
What is SSH (Secure Shell)?
SSH (Secure Shell) is a cryptographic network protocol that provides secure encrypted communication between two systems over an untrusted network, commonly used for remote server administration and secure file transfers.