Stateless

In cybersecurity, "stateless" refers to a system or architecture that does not maintain any information or "state" about a client between security-related transactions. This means that each request or transaction is treated as an independent event and is not affected by any previous requests.

Stateless systems in cybersecurity are often used to provide a more secure and scalable infrastructure. For example, stateless firewalls or intrusion detection systems do not store any information about previous transactions, so there is no persistent state that can be attacked or manipulated. This can help to prevent security breaches and minimize the risk of data theft.

Stateless systems can also be easier to manage, as there is no need to maintain state information or to track the context of individual transactions. This can lead to a more simplified and streamlined security infrastructure, which can be easier to deploy and maintain. However, stateless systems can also have some limitations, such as the inability to detect or prevent certain types of attacks, such as session hijacking or replay attacks, that require a persistent state. In these cases, other security measures, such as session management or encryption, may be used to provide a more robust security infrastructure.