credential authentication
[/krəˈdenʃəl ɔːˌθentɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: credential authentications
autenticação de credenciais
1. The process of verifying the identity of a user or system by validating provided credentials such as username and password
Credential authentication is required to access the secure server.
A autenticação de credenciais é necessária para acessar o servidor seguro.
2. A security mechanism that confirms that the provided login information matches the stored records in a system
The application uses multi-factor credential authentication for enhanced security.
O aplicativo usa autenticação de credenciais multifatorial para maior segurança.
3. The technical validation process that confirms a user's claimed identity through their credentials
Credential authentication failed because the password was incorrect.
A autenticação de credenciais falhou porque a senha estava incorreta.
In both Brazilian and American tech industries, credential authentication is a fundamental security practice. Brazil has increasingly adopted strict data protection laws (like LGPD - Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados), making credential authentication discussions more prevalent in corporate environments. The term is used professionally in both countries without significant regional variation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
crack the credentials - conseguir as credenciais (decifrar)
validate credentials - validar credenciais
compromise credentials - comprometer credenciais
strong credentials - credenciais fortes
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