encrypted file transfer

[ɪnˈkrɪptɪd faɪl ˈtrænsfər]
nounpl: encrypted file transfers
transferência de arquivo criptografado
1. The secure transmission of digital files from one location to another using encryption technology to protect data from unauthorized access
The company implemented encrypted file transfer to protect sensitive customer data during transmission.
A empresa implementou transferência de arquivo criptografado para proteger dados sensíveis dos clientes durante a transmissão.
2. A process or system that encodes files before sending them and decodes them upon receipt, ensuring confidentiality and integrity
Encrypted file transfer protocols are essential for compliance with data protection regulations.
Os protocolos de transferência de arquivo criptografado são essenciais para conformidade com regulamentações de proteção de dados.
This term is widely used in Brazilian corporate, governmental, and financial sectors due to increasing emphasis on data protection and LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) compliance. In the USA, encrypted file transfer is standard practice in healthcare, finance, and government institutions to meet regulatory requirements like HIPAA and FISMA. The term reflects the growing global concern with cybersecurity and data privacy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
secure file transferencrypted data transmissionprotected file exchangesecure data transfer
Antonyms / Antônimos
unencrypted file transferplain text transmissionunsecured file transfer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transferência de arquivo criptografado
Standard terminology used in IT and business contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
transferência segura de arquivos
Common informal variation emphasizing security aspect
São Paulo
transferência de arquivo criptografado
Technical standard used in corporate and tech industries
Portugal
transferência de ficheiro encriptado
Uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo' and 'encriptado' as alternative to 'criptografado'

Related Words

encryptionSFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)SSL/TLSdata securitycybersecurityend-to-end encryption

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping data under lock and key
secure transmission of sensitive information
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