attack pathways
[/əˈtæk ˈpæθweɪz/]
nounpl: attack pathways
caminhos de ataque
1. In cybersecurity, the methods or sequences of steps an attacker can use to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to a system
Security analysts identified multiple attack pathways that could compromise the company's network infrastructure.
Os analistas de segurança identificaram múltiplos caminhos de ataque que poderiam comprometer a infraestrutura de rede da empresa.
2. In military contexts, the routes or strategies used to approach and engage an enemy position
The general studied various attack pathways to minimize casualties during the assault.
O general estudou vários caminhos de ataque para minimizar as baixas durante o assalto.
3. In biological/medical contexts, the mechanisms through which pathogens or diseases can enter and spread through an organism
Researchers are investigating attack pathways used by the virus to infect host cells.
Os pesquisadores estão investigando os caminhos de ataque usados pelo vírus para infectar células hospedeiras.
This term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts, particularly in cybersecurity, military strategy, and epidemiology. In Brazil, cybersecurity is increasingly important due to growing digital infrastructure, making this terminology prevalent in IT departments and security conferences. The term reflects the globalization of technical language, with Portuguese translations maintaining the same conceptual structure as English.
Related Idioms & Phrases
close attack pathways - fechar os caminhos de ataque
identify attack pathways - identificar os caminhos de ataque
exploit attack pathways - explorar os caminhos de ataque
mitigate attack pathways - mitigar os caminhos de ataque
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