session management

[/ˈseʃən ˈmænɪdʒmənt/]
noun
gerenciamento de sessão
1. The process of managing user sessions in a computer system, including creation, maintenance, and termination of sessions
Session management is critical for web application security.
O gerenciamento de sessão é crítico para a segurança de aplicações web.
2. The control of user authentication states and activity tracking during a user's interaction with a system
Proper session management prevents unauthorized access to user accounts.
O gerenciamento adequado de sessão previne acessos não autorizados a contas de usuário.
3. In conferences or meetings, the organization and administration of individual sessions or time blocks
The conference organizers handled session management efficiently.
Os organizadores da conferência gerenciaram as sessões de forma eficiente.
This is a technical term widely used in both Brazilian and American tech industries. In Brazil, it's commonly used in Portuguese ('gerenciamento de sessão') in professional contexts, though English terms are also frequently used interchangeably in the tech sector. The concept is fundamental to cybersecurity discussions and web development practices in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
session controluser session handlingsession administrationsession tracking
Antonyms / Antônimos
session terminationlogout

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gerenciamento de sessão
Standard term used in tech documentation and IT contexts
São Paulo
gerenciamento de sessão
Predominant usage in tech hubs and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
gerenciamento de sessão
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
gestão de sessão
Portuguese preference for 'gestão' over 'gerenciamento'

Related Words

authenticationcookiestokensuser authenticationsession timeoutsession hijackingstate managementlogin

Related Idioms & Phrases

session timeout
session hijacking
session fixation
session state
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