authenticatedprocessing

noun
UK /ɔːˈθentɪkeɪtɪd ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/
US /ɔːˈθentɪkeɪtɪd ˈprɑːsesɪŋ/

The act of checking that something is real and safe before a computer works with it.

The app uses authenticated processing to make sure the message really came from your friend.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computing method where data is proven genuine before it is used.

Authenticated processing stops fake files from being opened.

3. The secure handling of information after a user's identity is confirmed.

After login, authenticated processing keeps your account safe.

4. A step in a system that checks a digital signature before acting on data.

The server does authenticated processing on every request.