Access control

[/ˈækses kənˈtroʊl/]
nounpl: Access controls
controle de acesso
1. A security measure that restricts entry to a physical or digital space to authorized individuals only
The building requires access control systems with key cards for all employees.
O prédio exige sistemas de controle de acesso com cartões para todos os funcionários.
2. In computing, a mechanism that determines which users or processes can access specific resources, data, or functions
The software implements role-based access control to manage user permissions.
O software implementa controle de acesso baseado em funções para gerenciar permissões de usuários.
3. The process of managing who can enter or exit a particular area
Access control at the airport has become stricter since new security protocols were implemented.
O controle de acesso no aeroporto ficou mais rigoroso desde que novos protocolos de segurança foram implementados.
In Brazil, 'controle de acesso' is increasingly important in corporate environments, shopping centers, and residential condominiums due to urbanization and security concerns. In the USA, access control is a standard requirement in corporate offices, government buildings, and data centers. The term has gained prominence with the rise of cybersecurity awareness in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
access managemententry controlsecurity controlpermission managementauthentication system
Antonyms / Antônimos
open accessunrestricted accessfree entry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle de acesso
Most common and widely used term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
controle de entrada
Alternative usage, slightly less formal
São Paulo
controle de acesso
Standard term used in business and tech sectors
Portugal
controlo de acesso
Uses 'controlo' instead of 'controle'; commonly used in security contexts

Related Words

authenticationauthorizationbiometriccredentialsecuritypasswordfirewallencryption

Related Idioms & Phrases

grant access
deny access
restricted access
VIP access
backdoor access
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