secure folder

[sɪˈkjʊər ˈfoʊldər]
nounpl: secure folders
pasta segura
1. A protected directory or storage space on a computer, mobile device, or cloud service that requires authentication and uses encryption to restrict access to sensitive files and data
I store all my financial documents in a secure folder on my laptop.
Guardo todos os meus documentos financeiros em uma pasta segura no meu notebook.
2. A feature in mobile devices (particularly Samsung) that creates an encrypted, password-protected container for private files, photos, and apps
Samsung's Secure Folder allows users to hide personal photos behind an additional layer of security.
A Pasta Segura do Samsung permite que os usuários ocultam fotos pessoais atrás de uma camada adicional de segurança.
3. A designated area in cloud storage services that offers enhanced privacy and encryption for confidential information
Upload your tax returns to the secure folder in your cloud storage account.
Envie suas declarações de imposto para a pasta segura na sua conta de armazenamento na nuvem.
In Brazil, as technology usage has increased in both personal and business contexts, the term 'pasta segura' has become standard in IT and business environments. Samsung devices popularized this feature in the Brazilian market, making it a recognizable term among smartphone users. In Portugal, the term is understood but 'pasta protegida' is sometimes preferred. In the USA and English-speaking countries, this is primarily a technical/IT term used in professional and security-conscious contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
encrypted folderprotected directoryprivate vaultsecure storagepassword-protected folder
Antonyms / Antônimos
public foldershared folderopen directoryunsecured storage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pasta segura
Most common term used in Brazil for protected folders
São Paulo
pasta segura / pasta criptografada
Both terms are used interchangeably in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pasta protegida
Alternative term sometimes used in informal contexts
Portugal
pasta segura / pasta protegida
Both terms are used; 'pasta encriptada' is also acceptable

Related Words

encryptionauthenticationpasswordaccess controlprivacybackupcloud storagefile management

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something under lock and key (similar concept of protection)
behind closed doors (reference to restricted access)
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