security credential
[/sɪˈkjʊrɪti krɪˈdenʃəl/]
nounpl: security credentials
credencial de segurança
1. Authentication information or documentation that verifies and confirms the identity of a user, device, or system to grant access to secure resources or systems
You must provide your security credentials to access the company's internal network.
Você deve fornecer suas credenciais de segurança para acessar a rede interna da empresa.
2. Digital tokens, passwords, certificates, or keys used to authenticate and authorize access in computing and cybersecurity contexts
The API requires valid security credentials before processing requests.
A API exige credenciais de segurança válidas antes de processar solicitações.
3. Official documentation or proof of authority and legitimate access rights
The security guard checked our security credentials at the building entrance.
O segurança verificou nossas credenciais de segurança na entrada do prédio.
In both Brazilian and American corporate environments, security credentials are critical components of workplace protocols. In Brazil, access control (controle de acesso) is increasingly emphasized in larger companies and tech hubs like São Paulo. In the USA, especially in tech-centric cities like New York and Silicon Valley, managing security credentials is a standard cybersecurity practice across all industries. The term has become more prevalent as remote work and cloud-based services have expanded globally.
Related Idioms & Phrases
revoke security credentials
compromise one's security credentials
validate security credentials
secure your credentials
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