| English | Danish |
| access key | Hurtigtast (Any combination of keys that must be pressed sequentially) |
| ALT key | Alt-tasten (A keyboard key that is used in conjunction with another key to produce some special feature or function and is typically marked with the letters Alt) |
| alternate key | alternativ nøgle (A candidate key that is not designated as the primary key and is used to uniquely identify records in a database table) |
| arrow key | piletast (Any of four keys labeled with arrows pointing up, down, left, and right, used to move the cursor vertically or horizontally on the display screen or, in some programs, to extend the highlight) |
| asymmetric key algorithm | asymmetrisk nøglealgoritme (A method of encryption that uses a pair of mathematically related keys: a public key and a corresponding private key. Either key can be used to encrypt data, but the corresponding key must be used to decrypt it) |
| attestation identity key | nøgle til attestation af identitet (The cryptographic representation of the hardware or software state and other integrity metrics, and which can be used to perform anonymous or pseudo-anonymous attestations to remote parties in multiparty transactions) |
| Authority Key Identifier | nøgleidentifikator (A certificate extension used by the certificate chaining engine to determine what certificate was used to sign a presented certificate. The AKI can contain the issuer name, serial number, public key information, or no information at all. By matching the information in a certificate's AKI extension to a CA certificate's Subject Key Identifier (SKI) extension, a certificate chain can be built) |
| BACKSPACE key | Tilbage-tasten (A keyboard key that moves the cursor to the left, one character at a time, usually erasing each character as it moves) |
| BitLocker recovery key | BitLocker-genoprettelsesnøgle (A special key that you can create when you turn on Bitlocker Drive Encryption for the first time on each drive that you encrypt) |
| CAPS LOCK key | Caps Lock-tast (A toggle key that, when on, shifts the alphabetic characters on the keyboard to uppercase) |
| class key | klassenøgle (The subset of data members of a class whose values uniquely identify an instance of the class) |
| class key member | klassenøglemedlem (One of the members of a multi-valued class key) |
| color key | chromakey (A color used for transparent or translucent effects. An overlay surface is displayed in the region of the primary surface that contains the color key. In video production, color keys are used to combine two video signals) |
| composite key | sammensat nøgle (A key whose definition consists of two or more fields in a file, columns in a table, or attributes in a relation) |
| crypto escrow key | sekundær krypteringsnøgle (A secondary encryption key that provides the ability for an authorized IT Helpdesk administrator to open an encrypted document when the password is lost) |
| CTRL key | Ctrl-tast (A key that, when pressed in combination with another key, gives the other key an alternative meaning) |
| data encryption key | datakrypteringsnøgle (A bit string that is used in conjunction with an encryption algorithm to encrypt and decrypt data) |
| dead key | inaktiv tast (A key that is used to modify the character that follows it, for example, by adding an accent mark or other diacritic) |
| derived key | afledt nøgle (A cryptographic key created by a call to CryptDeriveKey. A derived key can be created from a password, or any other user data. Derived keys allow applications to create session keys as needed, eliminating the need to store a particular key) |
| derived session key | afledt sessionstast (A session key created by an application as needed. Before creating a derived session key, an application prompts the user for a password) |
| e-mail quick key | hurtigtast i mail (A key that you use in some e-mail programs to enter text that is commonly used) |
| encryption key | krypteringsnøgle (A bit string that is used in conjunction with an encryption algorithm to encrypt and decrypt data) |
| endorsement key | godkendelsesnøgle (A key pair, consisting of a public key and a private key, which is used to verify that a TPM is genuine) |
| enhanced key usage | udvidet nøgleanvendelse (An extended property value that specifies the uses for which a certificate is valid) |
| ENTER key | tasten Enter (The key that is used at the end of a line or command to instruct the computer to process the command or text. In word processing programs, the Enter key is used at the end of a paragraph. Also called: Return key) |
| entity key | enhedsnøgle (A reference to an entity of a specific entity type) |
| ESC key | tasten Esc (A keyboard key that sends the escape (ESC) character to the computer. Often this key moves the user back one level in the menu structure or exits the program) |
| foreign key | fremmed nøgle (" A key in a database table that comes from another table (also know as the "referenced table") and whose values match the primary key (PK) or unique key in the referenced table.") |
| item allocation key | varefordelingsnøgle (A product family grouping that is used for forecast and demand scheduling) |
| key combination | tastekombination (Any combination of keys that must be pressed simultaneously) |
| key encipherment | kodeomsætning af nøgle (The creation of a randomly-generated symmetric key to encrypt file data) |
| key exchange | nøgleudveksling (Confidential exchange of secret keys online, which is commonly done with public key cryptography) |
| key filter | primært filter (A metadata column or field in a Key Filters control) |
| Key Filters | Primære filtre (A metadata navigation control that enables users to limit the items displayed in a list or library to those that match selected values) |
| key frame | nøglebillede (A video frame in which starting and ending positions of an object are given, and all frames in between are interpolated by a computer to produce smooth automated animation. Most ray-traced computer animation is created using this technique) |
| key ID | nøgle-id (A value that identifies the key for a packaged Windows Media file) |
| key logger | keylogger (A type of malware that sends key strokes or screen shots to an attacker) |
| Key Management Server | nøgleadministrationsserver (The Exchange computer on which the Key Management Service has been installed. There can be one Key Management Server per administrative group) |
| key pair | nøglepar (A private key and its related public key) |
| key performance indicator | nøgletal (A predefined measure that is used to track performance of a strategic goal, objective, plan, initiative, or business process. A KPI is evaluated against a target. An explicit and measurable value taken directly from a data source. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are used to measure performance in a specific area, for example, revenue per customer) |
| Key press | tastetryk (" An option in "ringtones & sounds" settings. When this option is selected, the phone makes a sound when buttons on the on-screen keypad or keyboard are tapped.") |
| key protector | nøglebeskytter (A blob (binary large object) that is used to restrict access to a BitLocker-protected disk) |
| key risk indicator | kritisk risikofaktor (A quantifiable, standardized measurement of the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed business processes) |
| key roaming | nøgle-roaming (The process of moving between different environments or computers while authenitcated by certificates or keys centrally stored on a server) |
| key sequence | tasterækkefølge (Any combination of keys that must be pressed sequentially) |
| key-value pair | nøgleværdipar (A set of data items that contains a unique identifier, called a key, and a value that is the actual data for the key) |
| license key seed | basistal for licensnøgle (A shared secret value that is used to generate keys to encrypt Windows Media files) |
| master key | hovednøgle (The key used by the client and server for all session key generation. The master key is used to generate the client-read key, the client-write key, the server-read key, and the server-write key. Master keys can be exported as simple key BLOBs) |
| meeting key | mødekode (A password that is required to join a meeting) |
| modifier key | ændringstast (A keyboard key that, when pressed (and held), changes the actions of ordinary input) |
| multi-activation key | multi-aktiveringsnøgle (A product key that is provided to Microsoft customers who choose a Microsoft Volume Licensing program for their organizations and that allows multiple installations of a particular product. The key is assigned to a company or institution intended for their sole use and only for distribution to employees or third parties who are authorized to install and distribute licenses pursuant to the terms of their license agreement) |
| natural key | naturlig nøgle (A primary key or alternate key whose values identify objects in the real world) |
| network security key | sikkerhedsnøgle til netværk (A password that can help protect wireless networks from unauthorized access. A network security key encrypts information sent from one network computer to another so that the information can only be read by someone who has the key) |
| PAGE DOWN key | tasten PGDN (" A keyboard key (often labeled "PgDn") that is often used to move the cursor down to the top of the next page or a specific number of lines. Its function may vary in different programs.") |
| PAGE UP key | tasten PGUP (" A keyboard key (often labeled "PgUp") that is often used to move the cursor up to the top of the previous page or a specific number of lines. Its function may vary in different programs.") |
| Pairwise Master Key A 256-bit key derived from the Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) or Protected EAP (PEAP) authentication process | PMK (Pairwise Master Key) |
| PIN unlock key | PUK-kode (An 8-digit code used to unlock the SIM card. A Personal Unlocking Key is a type of personal identification number (PIN)) |
| predefined key | foruddefineret tast (A key that represents one of the main divisions of the registry. Each predefined key is displayed in a separate Registry Editor window, with the key's name appearing in the window's title bar. For example, HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT is a predefined key) |
| presenter key | kode til præsentationsvært (A meeting key that is used by meeting presenters) |
| primary key | primærnøgle (A candidate key that is selected to be the principle identifier for uniquely identifying records in a database table) |
| primary key | primær nøgle (One or more fields that uniquely identify each record in a table. In the same way that a license plate number identifies a car, the primary key uniquely identifies a record) |
| PRINT SCREEN key | tasten PrintScrn (A key on IBM PC and compatible keyboards that normally causes the computer to send a character-based "picture" of the screen contents to the printer) |
| private key | privat nøgle (The secret half of a cryptographic key pair that is used with a public key algorithm. Private keys are typically used to decrypt a symmetric session key, digitally sign data, or decrypt data that has been encrypted with the corresponding public key) |
| product key | produktnøgle (A sequence of 25 letters and numbers. To activate some software, you must enter a product key during the activation process) |
| public key | offentlig nøgle (The nonsecret half of a cryptographic key pair that is used with a public key algorithm. Public keys are typically used when encrypting a session key, verifying a digital signature, or encrypting data that can be decrypted with the corresponding private key) |
| public key algorithm | algoritme til offentlig nøgle (An asymmetric cipher that uses two keys, one for encryption, the public key, and the other for decryption, the private key. As implied by the key names, the public key used to encode plaintext can be made available to anyone. However, the private key must remain secret. Only the private key can decrypt the ciphertext. The public key algorithm used in this process is slow (on the order of 1,000 times slower than symmetric algorithms), and is typically used to encrypt session keys or digitally sign a message) |
| public key algorithm | asymetrisk algoritme (An asymmetric cipher that uses two keys, one for encryption, the public key, and the other for decryption, the private key. As implied by the key names, the public key used to encode plaintext can be made available to anyone. However, the private key must remain secret. Only the private key can decrypt the ciphertext. The public key algorithm used in this process is slow (on the order of 1,000 times slower than symmetric algorithms), and is typically used to encrypt session keys or digitally sign a message) |
| public key encryption | kryptering ved hjælp af offentlig nøgle (A method of encryption that uses a pair of mathematically related keys: a public key and a corresponding private key. Either key can be used to encrypt data, but the corresponding key must be used to decrypt it) |
| public key infrastructure | PKI public key infrastructure, infrastruktur for offentlige nøgler (The laws, policies, standards, and software that regulate or manipulate certificates and public and private keys. In practice, it is a system of digital certificates, certification authorities, and other registration authorities that verify and authenticate the validity of each party involved in an electronic transaction. Standards for PKI are still evolving, even though they are being widely implemented as a necessary element of electronic commerce) |
| Public Key Infrastructure certificate A system of digital certificates, certification authorities, and other registration authorities that verify and authenticate the validity of each party involved in an electronic transaction | Public Key Infrastructure-certifikat (PKI-certifikat) |
| registry key | registreringsdatabasenøgle (An identifier for a record or group of records in the registry) |
| retail key | forhandlernøgle (A type of product key required during the installation of Windows) |
| SCROLL LOCK key | Scroll Lock (On the IBM PC/XT and AT and compatible keyboards, a key on the top row of the numeric keypad that controls the effect of the cursor control keys and sometimes prevents the screen from scrolling. On the enhanced and Macintosh keyboards, this key is to the right of the function keys on the top row. Many modern applications ignore the Scroll Lock setting) |
| secret key | hemmelig nøgle (A symmetric encryption key shared by two entities, such as between a user and the domain controller (DC), with a long lifetime. A password is a common example of a secret key. When used in a context that implies Kerberos only, a principal's secret key) |
| secret key encryption | kryptering ved hjælp af hemmelig nøgle (An encryption algorithm that requires the same secret key to be used for both encryption and decryption. Because of its speed, symmetric encryption is typically used when a message sender needs to encrypt large amounts of data) |
| session key | sessionsnøgle (The key used for encrypting data during a communication session) |
| SHIFT key | Skift-tast (A keyboard key that, when pressed in combination with another key, gives that key an alternative meaning, for example, producing an uppercase character when a letter key is pressed. The SHIFT key is also used in various key combinations to create nonstandard characters or to perform special operations) |
| shortcut key | genvejstast (Any combination of keys that must be pressed simultaneously) |
| soft key | funktionstast (" One of the two unlabeled keys located just below the display area on a mobile phone. These keys are called "soft" because their functions change to fit the context. Labels in the lower part of the mobile screen tell users what the soft keys do.") |
| speed dial key | hurtigopkaldstast (A single- or double-digit number associated with telephone numbers, or e-mail or Web addresses, that enables users to quickly access the numbers or addresses) |
| storage root key | lagringsrodnøgle (On a system that incorporates a TPM, a cryptographic asymmetric key which is created at the root of the TPM key hierarchy (2048-bit RSA key) and which is used by the TPM to store protected data. The private portion of this key never leaves the TPM. The public part of this key is returned to the owner and needs to be carefully guarded since it uniquely identifies the TPM on the network, therefore is privacy sensitive) |
| surrogate key | surrogatnøgle (A single attribute candidate key whose values are system-generated and that does not represent properties that identify objects in the real world) |
| symmetric key | symmetrisk nøgle (The cryptographic key used to both encrypt and decrypt protected content during publishing and consumption) |
| symmetric-key cryptography | kryptografi med symmetrisk nøgle (A type of cryptography that uses symmetric keys to provide confidentiality) |
| TAB key | tabulatortast (A keyboard key, often labeled with both a left-pointing and a right-pointing arrow, that traditionally (as in word processing) is used to insert tab characters into a document. In other applications, such as menu-driven programs, the TAB key is often used to move the on-screen highlight from place to place) |
| toggle key | til/fra-tast (A keyboard key that alternates between turning a particular operation, function, or mode on or off) |
| trusted root key | rodnøgle, der er tillid til (An encryption key used in Configuration Manager to help clients identify valid management points) |
| virtual-key code | virtuel tastekode (A symbolic constant name, hexadecimal value, or mouse or keyboard equivalent that provides a hardware and language-independent method of identifying keyboard keys. Each virtual key code represents a unique keyboard key and also identifies the purpose of that key. The keyboard driver must provide one or more keyboard layouts that maps keyboard scan codes to the appropriate virtual key codes) |
| volume license key | nøgle til volumenlicens (A product key that is provided to Microsoft customers who choose a Microsoft Volume Licensing program for their organizations and that allows multiple installations of a particular product. The key is assigned to a company or institution intended for their sole use and only for distribution to employees or third parties who are authorized to install and distribute licenses pursuant to the terms of their license agreement) |
| volume license product key | produktnøgle til volumenlicens (A product key that is provided to Microsoft customers who choose a Microsoft Volume Licensing program for their organizations and that allows multiple installations of a particular product. The key is assigned to a company or institution intended for their sole use and only for distribution to employees or third parties who are authorized to install and distribute licenses pursuant to the terms of their license agreement) |
