credential modification
[/krəˈdɛnʃəl ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: credential modifications
modificação de credenciais
1. The act of altering, updating, or changing authentication credentials such as passwords, usernames, access tokens, or security certificates
The system requires credential modification every 90 days for security purposes.
O sistema requer modificação de credenciais a cada 90 dias por razões de segurança.
2. An unauthorized change to user credentials, often resulting from a security breach or account compromise
After detecting a credential modification, the user was immediately notified to change their password.
Após detectar uma modificação de credenciais, o usuário foi imediatamente notificado para alterar sua senha.
3. The process of updating professional qualifications, licenses, or certifications in a system or database
The credential modification request was approved by the HR department.
A solicitação de modificação de credenciais foi aprovada pelo departamento de RH.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, credential modification is a critical security practice, especially in banking, healthcare, and government sectors. Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) and the USA's various cybersecurity regulations mandate regular credential modifications. The term is predominantly used in technical and corporate environments and has become increasingly important in discussions about data privacy and cybersecurity.
NYC Slang
cred swap; cred flip
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