security settings

[/sɪˈkjʊrɪti ˈsɛtɪŋz/]
nounpl: security settings
configurações de segurança
1. Configuration options in a digital system or application that control access permissions, privacy levels, and protective measures against unauthorized use or data breaches
You can adjust your security settings in the account preferences menu.
Você pode ajustar suas configurações de segurança no menu de preferências da conta.
2. Parameters and controls that determine how a device, application, or network protects data and user accounts
The new security settings require two-factor authentication for all users.
As novas configurações de segurança exigem autenticação de dois fatores para todos os usuários.
3. Administrative controls and policies established to maintain cybersecurity and prevent unauthorized access
The IT department reviewed the security settings across all company computers.
O departamento de TI revisou as configurações de segurança em todos os computadores da empresa.
In both US and Brazilian tech culture, 'security settings' is a universal term used across platforms and applications. Brazilian companies increasingly emphasize security settings following LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados - Brazil's data protection law) implementation. The phrase is predominantly used in technical, professional, and online contexts across both cultures, with virtually no colloquial variations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
security optionsaccess controlsprivacy settingssecurity preferencessecurity configuration
Antonyms / Antônimos
open accessunrestricted accessdisabled security

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configurações de segurança
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ajustes de segurança
Alternative term sometimes used in tech communities
São Paulo
configurações de segurança
Standard usage in the tech-savvy business hub
Portugal
definições de segurança
European Portuguese uses 'definições' instead of 'configurações'

Related Words

authenticationfirewallencryptionprivacy settingsaccess controltwo-factor authenticationpasswordpermissions

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten security settings
lock down security settings
breach security settings
customize security settings to your needs
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