silent authentication
[ˈsaɪlənt ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: silent authentications
autenticação silenciosa
1. A security process that verifies a user's identity automatically without requiring explicit user interaction, such as passwords or multi-factor authentication prompts
The system uses silent authentication to log users back in when they revisit the application within the same session.
O sistema usa autenticação silenciosa para fazer login dos usuários novamente quando eles revisitam o aplicativo na mesma sessão.
2. In OAuth and OIDC protocols, a token refresh mechanism that happens without user awareness or intervention
Silent authentication allows the app to obtain a new access token without displaying a login dialog to the user.
A autenticação silenciosa permite que o aplicativo obtenha um novo token de acesso sem exibir uma caixa de diálogo de login para o usuário.
3. A background verification process using biometrics, device recognition, or cached credentials to maintain security while improving user experience
Mobile banking apps implement silent authentication using facial recognition to verify transactions seamlessly.
Aplicativos de mobile banking implementam autenticação silenciosa usando reconhecimento facial para verificar transações sem problemas.
Silent authentication is a critical concept in modern fintech and cybersecurity sectors in Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's booming tech industry. It reflects the industry's push toward user convenience balanced with security. In Portugal, the terminology aligns with Brazil's usage. The term is relatively technical and is primarily used among software developers, security engineers, and IT professionals rather than the general public.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the hood authentication
behind-the-scenes verification
frictionless authentication
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