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firecall en · NOUN

Etymology

From fire + call.

Meanings

1. A call of fire alarm to a fire station.
2. (qualifier:computer security) A request for provision of emergency access to a computer system in order to fix a problem
   • 1996 August, Computer Incident Response Guidebook, NAVSO P-5239-19, Department of the Navy Firecall procedures must include provisions for verifying the identity of the person who needs a password or encryption key during an emergency.
   • All Privileged IDs should be treated as ‘check out’ or ‘firecall’ IDs. 2003 September, Terri Hill et al., HP NonStop Server Security, Digital Press, page 92:
   • Special procedures and audited “firecall” userids have been established for application, system, and network troubleshooting activities. 2001 December, Thomas R. Peltier, Information Security Policies, Procedures, and Standards, CRC Press, page 283:

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Deriveds

on firecall