credential manager
[/krəˈdɛnʃəl ˈmænɪdʒər/]
nounpl: credential managers
gerenciador de credenciais
1. A software tool or system that securely stores, manages, and organizes user login credentials (usernames, passwords, and authentication tokens) for multiple accounts and applications
I use a credential manager to store all my passwords safely instead of writing them down.
Uso um gerenciador de credenciais para armazenar todas as minhas senhas com segurança em vez de anotá-las.
2. An operating system or application component that handles user authentication and stores sensitive access information
Windows Credential Manager allows you to save your login information for websites and applications.
O Gerenciador de Credenciais do Windows permite salvar suas informações de login para sites e aplicativos.
3. A security system that manages access rights and permissions for users within an organization or network
The credential manager verifies user identity before granting access to the company's database.
O gerenciador de credenciais verifica a identidade do usuário antes de conceder acesso ao banco de dados da empresa.
In Brazil and the USA, the term 'credential manager' has become increasingly important with the rise of cybersecurity awareness. Both Windows and macOS have built-in credential managers, and third-party applications like Bitwarden, 1Password, and LastPass are popular. In Portugal, the term 'gestor de credenciais' is preferred due to European Portuguese terminology conventions. The concept reflects growing concerns about password security and the need for strong authentication practices in digital environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your credentials safe and secure
manage credentials like a pro
credential hell (referring to managing many passwords)
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