Firecall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Firecall is a noun meaning A call of fire alarm to a fire station.
Meaning
A call of fire alarm to a fire station.
More Meanings
- (computer security) A request for provision of emergency access to a computer system in order to fix a problem
Example Sentences
All Privileged IDs should be treated as ‘check out’ or ‘firecall’ IDs.
Special procedures and audited “firecall” userids have been established for application, system, and network troubleshooting activities.
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.
Word Forms
- firecalls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include firebell, firefighting, firefight, fire, fireblast, bonfire.
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