data in motion

[/ˈdeɪtə ɪn ˈmoʊʃən/]
noun
dados em movimento
1. Information or data that is actively being transmitted, transferred, or processed across networks, systems, or storage devices
Data in motion requires encryption to prevent unauthorized access during transmission.
Dados em movimento requerem criptografia para evitar acesso não autorizado durante a transmissão.
2. Data that is flowing through networks, APIs, databases, or communication channels at any given time
The security team monitors all data in motion across the company's infrastructure.
O time de segurança monitora todos os dados em movimento pela infraestrutura da empresa.
This is primarily a technical term used in cybersecurity, data protection, and IT compliance contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It's commonly referenced in GDPR, HIPAA, and other data protection regulations. Understanding the distinction between 'data in motion' and 'data at rest' is fundamental in modern cybersecurity frameworks and corporate IT strategies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data in transitdata in flighttransiting dataflowing data
Antonyms / Antônimos
data at reststatic datastored data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados em movimento
Standard term used in IT and cybersecurity contexts
São Paulo
dados em movimento
Predominant usage in tech hubs and corporate environments
Portugal
dados em movimento
Same terminology used in European Portuguese IT sector
USA
data in motion
Standard technical term in cybersecurity and IT compliance frameworks

Related Words

encryptiondata securitynetwork transmissiondata protectionTLS/SSLcyber security

Related Idioms & Phrases

data in motion and data at rest
protecting data in motion
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