Data protection and security

Credential

Something that proves who you are to a system, such as a password, a key or a security token.

  • Data protection and security

Definition

Something that proves who you are to a system, such as a password, a key or a security token. Anyone who has your credential can act as you. So keep credentials out of shared files and chats.

Also called

Login details

Example

A database password pasted into a shared notebook is an exposed credential. It is still exposed if the notebook is internal.

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