Das Token
Example: Das Token ermöglicht sicheren Zugriff auf das Benutzerkonto.
Definition
"Token" in the context of IT users refers to a physical or digital device or piece of data that provides secure access to a user account or system. It acts as a key to authenticate identity and grant permissions, ensuring safe and authorized usage.
Etymology
The word "Token" comes from the Old English 'tacen,' meaning sign or symbol. In computing, it evolved to represent a small piece of data or device that symbolizes authentication or authorization. Did you know? The concept of a token as a security tool reflects how tokens historically represented proof or a sign of identity.
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"Das Token" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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