Glossary

VKV (Virtual Knowledge Vault) A secure, searchable repository for saving and organizing knowledge assets (web pages, notes, files, captures) with privacy controls, retention, and …

Virtual Knowledge Vault The “vault” concept applied to knowledge: durable storage plus encryption, access control, provenance, and fast retrieval.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) Encrypts network traffic between your device and a VPN server to improve privacy and reduce exposure on untrusted networks.

SSL Legacy term commonly referring to TLS; used to secure connections between clients and servers (e.g., HTTPS).

TLS (Transport Layer Security) Modern cryptographic protocol that encrypts data in transit (e.g., HTTPS), replacing SSL.

SSH (Secure Shell) Encrypted protocol for remote server access, file transfer, and tunneling; foundational for self-hosted operations.

Self-hosted Running software on infrastructure you control (home server, VPS, Kubernetes), rather than a provider-managed SaaS.

SaaS (Software as a Service) Cloud software delivered by subscription; the vendor operates, updates, secures, and scales the service.

Virtual Work Work performed remotely using digital tools for communication, collaboration, and secure access to systems and knowledge.

Virtual Desktop (VDI) A desktop environment hosted in a data center/cloud and accessed remotely; centralizes data and security policies.