Der Passwortschutz
Example: Der Passwortschutz schützt meine Daten vor Fremden.
Definition
"Der Passwortschutz" refers to the security feature that protects data or access to a system by requiring a password. It ensures that only authorized users can gain entry, thereby safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized individuals or threats.
Etymology
The term "der Passwortschutz" combines the German word "Passwort" meaning password, borrowed from English, and "Schutz," meaning protection. It literally means password protection, reflecting its function in digital security. Did you know that the concept of passwords dates back to ancient times, but "Passwortschutz" as a compound is modern, emerging with computer technology?
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"Der Passwortschutz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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