WiFi security

[WAI-fai sih-KYOO-rih-tee / WI-fi se-gu-RAN-ça]
nounfeminine (in Portuguese)pl: WiFi securities / segurança de WiFi (uncountable in Portuguese)
segurança de WiFi
1. Measures and protocols implemented to protect wireless network access and data transmission from unauthorized access, interference, and cyber threats
WiFi security is essential to prevent hackers from accessing your personal information.
A segurança de WiFi é essencial para evitar que hackers acessem suas informações pessoais.
2. The state of being protected against unauthorized entry into a wireless network system
The company upgraded its WiFi security after the data breach.
A empresa atualizou sua segurança de WiFi após a violação de dados.
3. Encryption standards and authentication methods used to safeguard wireless communications
WPA3 is the latest WiFi security standard available on modern routers.
WPA3 é o padrão mais recente de segurança de WiFi disponível em roteadores modernos.
WiFi security has become increasingly important in both Brazilian and American contexts as cyber threats grow. In Brazil, security awareness campaigns have intensified in recent years, particularly in corporate and financial sectors. In the USA, WiFi security is a standard concern for home users and businesses alike. The terminology is largely technical and standardized across English and Portuguese-speaking regions, though Portuguese speakers may use 'proteção de rede' or 'criptografia de WiFi' as alternatives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wireless securitynetwork securityWiFi encryptionWLAN security
Antonyms / Antônimos
open networkunencrypted connectionvulnerable network

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
segurança de WiFi
Most commonly used term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
segurança de WiFi / proteção de WiFi
Both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
segurança de WiFi / segurança de rede sem fio
More technical environments may use the longer form
Portugal
segurança WiFi / segurança de rede wireless
Portuguese usage tends to omit the preposition 'de' more frequently

Related Words

encryptionpassword protectionfirewallWPA2WPA3MAC filteringVPNauthentication

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten WiFi security
breach WiFi security
WiFi security best practices
WiFi security protocol
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