JSON Web Signatures (JWS)
A JSON Web Signature (JWS) is a standard way to represent digitally signed and/or HMACed content using JSON data structures.
JWS Resources
Deeper Knowledge on JSON Web Signatures (JWS)

JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
A method to represent claims based security values, defined by RFC 7519
Broader Topics Related to JSON Web Signatures (JWS)

IETF Standards
Standards set by the IETF

JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE)
A set of technologies used to encrypt and sign content