DynaPass Authentication Glossary

Active Content is content used in web pages to provide more interactivity or animated content to make web browsing more exciting. Active Content is most often embedded in a web page or could be browser plugin which executes when a user visits a page. Active Content may be streaming videos, maps, or stock tickers. It could consist of javascript or ActiveX applications or embedded objects. Without active content the Internet would be a very boring place.

Algorithm is a finite step by step procedure used to solve a mathematical problem or to perform a certain task. Algorithms are most often used by computers and may consist of a mathematical formula. Google uses an algorithm to rank websites and determine the best search listings when one types in a keyword.