credential validation
[krə-ˈden-shəl val-ə-ˈdā-shən]
nounpl: credential validations
validação de credenciais
1. The process of verifying and confirming the authenticity, accuracy, and legitimacy of user credentials such as usernames, passwords, certificates, or tokens
Credential validation is essential for protecting sensitive data in banking applications.
A validação de credenciais é essencial para proteger dados sensíveis em aplicações bancárias.
2. A security procedure that checks whether provided login information matches stored records in a system
The server performs credential validation before granting access to the database.
O servidor realiza a validação de credenciais antes de conceder acesso ao banco de dados.
3. In cybersecurity, the examination of digital certificates or authentication tokens to ensure they are valid and not expired
Multi-factor credential validation requires users to provide additional verification methods.
A validação de credenciais multifator exige que os usuários forneçam métodos de verificação adicionais.
This is a technical term widely used in both Brazilian and American IT sectors. In Brazil, as digital banking and cybersecurity awareness have grown, this term has become increasingly common in corporate training and security protocols. In the USA, it is standard terminology in software development, cybersecurity, and enterprise infrastructure contexts. The concept reflects global security concerns and is used identically across both cultures in professional settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pass credential validation
fail credential validation
breach credential validation
strengthen credential validation
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