indirect access

[/ɪndɪˈrɛkt ˈæksɛs/]
nounpl: indirect accesses
acesso indireto
1. Access to data, resources, or information through an intermediary system, method, or person rather than directly
The user gained indirect access to the confidential files through a shared network drive.
O usuário obteve acesso indireto aos arquivos confidenciais através de uma unidade de rede compartilhada.
2. In computing, accessing memory or data through pointers, references, or intermediate storage locations
The program uses indirect access to retrieve values stored in memory addresses.
O programa usa acesso indireto para recuperar valores armazenados em endereços de memória.
3. In security contexts, unauthorized or unauthorized entry to a system bypassing primary authentication mechanisms
The hacker exploited a vulnerability to gain indirect access to the server.
O hacker explorou uma vulnerabilidade para obter acesso indireto ao servidor.
This term is predominantly used in technical and professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States, particularly in information technology, cybersecurity, and data management fields. It carries important implications for security protocols and system administration practices in corporate environments across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mediated accesssecondary accessindirect entrybypassed accessthird-party access
Antonyms / Antônimos
direct accessimmediate accessprimary accessunmediated access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso indireto
Standard term used in IT and security contexts
Portugal
acesso indireto
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, common in technical documentation
General English (USA)
indirect access
Primary usage in computing, cybersecurity, and data management
General English (UK)
indirect access
Equivalent usage to American English

Related Words

direct accesspointerreferenceintermediaryauthenticationsecurity breachmemory addressauthorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

access through the back door
go through channels
take the long way around
work through an intermediary
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