Signature
The part of a JWT that proves it wasn't tampered with after being issued, assuming the signing key stays secret.
Learn it through a story
- The Token That Knew Too Much (Cybersecurity for Juniors 3, Ch 6)
Related terms
- Shared responsibility model The idea, especially in cloud computing, that security is split between a provider and its customer, not owned entirely by either.
- Shelf reference A resource meant to be revisited repeatedly, not read once and shelved for good.
- Shoulder surfing Someone learning your password by watching or overhearing you, not by guessing it.
- SOC (Security Operations Centre) A team that watches systems and networks for suspicious activity.
- Social engineering Tricking a person directly, often using trust, politeness or fear, instead of tricking a computer.
- Specialisation Deep focus in one particular area, usually built on a broader foundation.