protected process
[prəˈtɛktɪd ˈprɑːsɛs]
nounpl: protected processes
processo protegido
1. A computing process that runs with elevated privileges and security restrictions, preventing unauthorized access or termination by other processes or users
Windows implements protected processes to safeguard critical system operations from malware interference.
O Windows implementa processos protegidos para salvaguardar operações críticas do sistema contra interferência de malware.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a procedure that has been formally established with safeguards and regulations to ensure fair treatment and compliance
The company must follow a protected process before terminating any employee.
A empresa deve seguir um processo protegido antes de demitir qualquer funcionário.
This term is primarily used in technical (IT/computing) and legal/administrative contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly referenced in discussions about Windows security, system administration, and labor law protections. The concept reflects global standards in cybersecurity and employee protection frameworks.
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