TERMIUM Plus®

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HARD TOKEN [2 records]

Record 1 2021-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security
  • IT Security
  • Collaboration with the OQLF
DEF

A security device designed to be carried around and used to generate authenticators that are generally valid for a limited time.

OBS

The device can take various forms: card, key fob, USB key, etc.

Key term(s)
  • hardware authentification token
  • authentification token

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Collaboration avec l'OQLF
DEF

Dispositif de sécurité conçu pour être transporté avec soi et qui sert à produire des authentifiants généralement valides pour une durée limitée.

OBS

Le dispositif peut se présenter sous différentes formes : carte, porte-clé, clé USB, etc.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
DEF

A device that contains a protected cryptographic key and can be unlocked only with activation data (e.g. password, biometric).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Dispositif matériel contenant une clé cryptographique protégée, qui peut être déverrouillée seulement à l'aide de données d'activation (p. ex., mot de passe, attribut biométrique).

Spanish

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