enhanced authentication
[ɪnˈhænst ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: enhanced authentications
autenticação reforçada
1. A security process that requires multiple verification methods or additional security factors beyond standard username and password to confirm a user's identity
The bank implemented enhanced authentication to protect customer accounts from unauthorized access.
O banco implementou autenticação reforçada para proteger contas de clientes contra acesso não autorizado.
2. A multi-factor or two-factor authentication system designed to increase security levels
Enhanced authentication requires both a password and a verification code sent to your mobile device.
A autenticação reforçada exige tanto uma senha quanto um código de verificação enviado para seu dispositivo móvel.
Enhanced authentication has become standard practice in Brazil and the United States due to increasing cybersecurity concerns. Banks and financial institutions in Brazil particularly emphasize this term (autenticação reforçada) as part of their security protocols. In the USA, this technology is essential for compliance with data protection regulations and is commonly referred to in fintech and corporate environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
add an extra layer of security
tighten security measures
put extra safeguards in place
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