Access Control

[ˈæk.ses kənˈtroʊl]
nounpl: Access Controls
Controle de Acesso
1. A system or set of procedures designed to regulate who can enter, use, or interact with a physical or digital resource
The building's access control system requires employees to scan their ID cards at the entrance.
O sistema de controle de acesso do prédio exige que os funcionários escaneiem seus cartões de identificação na entrada.
2. Security measures implemented to restrict unauthorized entry to facilities, data, or systems
Proper access control prevents sensitive information from being accessed by unauthorized personnel.
O controle de acesso adequado impede que informações sensíveis sejam acessadas por pessoal não autorizado.
3. In IT, a policy or mechanism that determines what resources a user or system can access
Role-based access control assigns permissions based on employee job functions.
O controle de acesso baseado em funções atribui permissões com base nas funções do trabalho do funcionário.
Access Control is a critical concept in both American and Brazilian corporate security cultures. In Brazil, it has become increasingly important with LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) compliance requirements. In the USA, it's essential in corporate IT infrastructure and regulated industries like healthcare and finance. The term is widely used in both Portuguese and English in multinational companies operating in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
access managementsecurity controlauthorization systemauthentication mechanismentry control
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrestricted accessopen accessfree entry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Controle de Acesso
Standard term used across Brazil in both corporate and technical contexts
São Paulo
Controle de Acesso
Predominant term in business and technology sectors
Rio de Janeiro
Controle de Acesso
Common usage in corporate environments and public institutions
Portugal
Controlo de Acesso
Uses 'controlo' instead of 'controle'; standard in European Portuguese technical documentation

Related Words

authenticationauthorizationbiometriccredentialpermissionsecurityfirewallencryption

Related Idioms & Phrases

grant access
deny access
restrict access
lock down access
multi-factor access control
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