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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
user authenticationcredential verificationidentity verificationlogin authenticationcredential validation
Antonyms / Antônimos
credential rejectionauthentication failureunauthorized access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
autenticação de credenciais
Most common and standard term used in IT and security contexts
Portugal
autenticação de credenciais
Same term used; sometimes 'validação de credenciais' is preferred
Technical/IT Communities
autenticação de credenciais / validação de credenciais
Both terms are widely accepted in technical documentation

Related Words

two-factor authenticationmulti-factor authenticationpasswordusernamebiometric authenticationencryptiondigital certificateaccess control

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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