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Record 1 2016-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Security
  • IT Security
DEF

A procedure in which a data processing system identifies a calling terminal, disconnects the call, and dials the calling terminal to authenticate the calling terminal.

Key term(s)
  • dial-back

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Procédure par laquelle un système informatique identifie un terminal appelant, déconnecte l'appel, et appelle le terminal appelant pour vérifier son identité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Seguridad general de la empresa
  • Seguridad de IT
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