Rekey: meaning, definitions and examples
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rekey
[ riːˈkiː ]
computer security
To rekey means to change the key or password used for accessing a system, database, or application. This is typically done to enhance security or to mitigate damage from a security breach. The process may involve generating a new key, distributing it to the appropriate users, and ensuring the old key is no longer valid.
Synonyms
change key, modify access, reset password
Examples of usage
- We need to rekey the database after the security breach.
- The company decided to rekey all user accounts for added security.
- It's important to regularly rekey sensitive systems.
Translations
Translations of the word "rekey" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rekey
🇮🇳 रीकी
🇩🇪 rekey
🇮🇩 rekey
🇺🇦 перепрограмувати
🇵🇱 rekey
🇯🇵 再キー
🇫🇷 rekey
🇪🇸 rekey
🇹🇷 rekey
🇰🇷 재키
🇸🇦 إعادة مفاتيح
🇨🇿 překonfigurovat
🇸🇰 prekonfigurovať
🇨🇳 重新设置密钥
🇸🇮 ponovno nastaviti
🇮🇸 endurráða
🇰🇿 қайта конфигурациялау
🇬🇪 გადაფორმირება
🇦🇿 yenidən konfiqurasiya etmək
🇲🇽 rekey
Etymology
The term 'rekey' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'anew', combined with 'key', which is an object or information used for securing access to something. The use of 'key' in the context of security dates back centuries, but with the rise of computer technology in the late 20th century, the concept of a digital key emerged. As computer security became a critical concern, especially with the increasing number of cyber threats, the idea of rekeying a digital system developed to address the need for updated security measures. This led to the formal adoption of the term 'rekey' in the fields of information technology and cybersecurity, representing a proactive approach to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data.