invalidate authentication
[ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən]
verb phrase
invalidar autenticação
1. To render an authentication token, session, or credential ineffective or no longer valid, typically for security purposes
The system will invalidate authentication after detecting multiple failed login attempts.
O sistema irá invalidar a autenticação após detectar múltiplas tentativas de login falhadas.
2. To revoke or cancel user access permissions by terminating their authenticated session
When a user logs out, the server invalidates authentication to prevent unauthorized access.
Quando um usuário faz logout, o servidor invalida a autenticação para prevenir acessos não autorizados.
3. To disable or nullify security credentials or digital signatures
The security team decided to invalidate authentication for all compromised accounts.
A equipe de segurança decidiu invalidar a autenticação de todas as contas comprometidas.
This is a technical term primarily used in computing and cybersecurity contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It gained prominence with increased focus on data security and privacy. In Brazilian corporate environments, especially in São Paulo's tech sector, English-influenced terminology is common, though Portuguese equivalents are officially preferred in formal documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
log out and invalidate authentication
invalidate authentication on logout
force invalidation of authentication
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