Web Development Glossary

Protecting data from loss and destruction

Transforming data into an unreadable form to protect information

Organized data storage

Overwhelming a service to take it offline

Final due date

Finding and fixing errors

Publishing a project to a live server

Protective barrier between a network and threats

Predicting future results

Structure and tools for faster development

User interface development

Combined frontend and backend development

Legal protection of users’ personal data

Code version control system

Server space for your website

The structure of the web

Response to a security incident

Programming language for web interactivity

Key performance indicators

Potential customer

Malicious software

Automated marketing processes

Minimum viable product

Introducing a customer or employee

Software with publicly available source code

Transferring activities to an external supplier

Controlled security testing of systems

Fraudulent acquisition of sensitive information

Server-side language used by WordPress

Website functionality extension

Paid advertising per click

Price setting

Project leadership

Extortion-based malicious software

Adapting a website to different devices

Standard for data communication between systems

Re-engaging previous visitors

Future development plan

Return on investment

Systematic review of the security level

Tracking and evaluating security events

A set of rules and principles for protecting data and systems

Search engine optimization

Service level agreement

Manipulating people to gain access or information

Encrypted communication between the user and the web

Interested party

Additional protection for access to accounts and systems

User interface

Fixes for errors and vulnerabilities in systems

Selling higher value

User experience

Unique value of an offer

Work process

“Trust no one, verify everything” approach