Sessions Glossary

Browse 6 sessions terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

6 Sessions Terms

AI Session
A bounded interaction or runtime session associated with an AI system, often carrying temporary context, conversation history, tools, or user-specific state....
Authentication Token
A credential or artifact proving that authentication has already occurred, allowing later requests or sessions to proceed without re-entering credentials each...
Cookie Hijacking
The theft or misuse of a session cookie so an attacker can impersonate a logged-in user. It can result from XSS, insecure transport, session fixation, or other...
Cookie Security
The set of controls and attributes used to protect cookies, such as Secure, HttpOnly, SameSite, scope restrictions, and sound session design. Weak cookie...
Multi-Turn Conversation
A conversation that continues across multiple turns, requiring the AI system to track prior context, clarify ambiguities, and remain consistent over time....
Privileged Session
A login session in which administrative or other elevated permissions are actively being used to manage sensitive systems. Security teams often apply stronger...

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