authentication device
[/ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən dɪˈvaɪs/]
nounpl: authentication devices
dispositivo de autenticação
1. A physical or software tool used to verify the identity of a user or system through credentials, biometrics, or other security measures
The bank requires customers to use an authentication device to access their accounts online.
O banco exige que os clientes usem um dispositivo de autenticação para acessar suas contas online.
2. Hardware or software that generates, stores, or validates authentication factors such as passwords, tokens, or biometric data
Two-factor authentication devices have become essential for protecting sensitive data.
Dispositivos de autenticação de dois fatores se tornaram essenciais para proteger dados sensíveis.
In Brazil, authentication devices have become increasingly important with the rise of digital banking and fintech services. The term 'dispositivo de autenticação' is widely used in corporate and financial settings. In the USA, the broader tech culture emphasizes multi-factor authentication as a cybersecurity best practice, particularly in light of rising identity theft concerns.
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