Information Security

[/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən sɪˈkjʊrɪti/]
nounfemininepl: Information Securities
Segurança da Informação
1. The practice of protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
Information security is critical for protecting sensitive business data from cyber threats.
A segurança da informação é crítica para proteger dados comerciais sensíveis de ameaças cibernéticas.
2. The discipline that encompasses the processes, technologies, and policies designed to safeguard digital and physical information assets.
Our company invested heavily in information security measures to comply with international standards.
Nossa empresa investiu muito em medidas de segurança da informação para estar em conformidade com padrões internacionais.
3. The protection of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
Information security professionals must ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all data.
Os profissionais de segurança da informação devem garantir a confidencialidade, integridade e disponibilidade de todos os dados.
In Brazil, 'Segurança da Informação' has become increasingly important with the implementation of LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados - General Data Protection Law). Both Brazil and the USA recognize it as a critical business function, with dedicated departments and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in major organizations. The field is rapidly growing due to increasing cyber threats and regulatory compliance requirements.
NYC Slang
InfoSec
Synonyms / Sinônimos
CybersecurityData SecurityInformation AssuranceNetwork SecurityComputer Security
Antonyms / Antônimos
Data BreachInformation VulnerabilityCyber Negligence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Segurança da Informação
Standard term used throughout Brazil in corporate and academic contexts
São Paulo
Segurança da Informação / InfoSec
Technology hub frequently uses English abbreviation 'InfoSec' in professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
Segurança da Informação
Standard usage, may also use 'Segurança de Dados' interchangeably
Portugal
Segurança da Informação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; European context may emphasize 'Cibersegurança' for broader scope

Related Words

EncryptionFirewallAuthenticationAuthorizationVulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingRisk ManagementCompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

Breach of information security
Information security posture
Defense in depth
Security by design
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