exposed interfaces
[ɪkˈspoʊzd ˈɪntərfeɪsɪz]
nounpl: exposed interfaces
interfaces expostas
1. In software development and cybersecurity, application programming interfaces (APIs) or system interfaces that are publicly accessible without adequate security restrictions or authentication mechanisms.
The security audit revealed several exposed interfaces that could be exploited by malicious actors.
A auditoria de segurança revelou várias interfaces expostas que poderiam ser exploradas por atores maliciosos.
2. Network services, ports, or endpoints that are visible and accessible from the internet or untrusted networks without proper protection.
The company immediately patched the exposed interfaces after discovering the vulnerability.
A empresa corrigiu imediatamente as interfaces expostas após descobrir a vulnerabilidade.
3. In physical infrastructure, visible connection points or ports that are not protected by enclosures or covers.
The exposed interfaces on the server rack posed a safety hazard.
As interfaces expostas no rack do servidor apresentavam um risco de segurança.
This is primarily technical jargon used in the IT and cybersecurity industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, awareness of cybersecurity has grown significantly, and the term is increasingly used in corporate security discussions and government initiatives. In the USA, particularly in tech hubs like Silicon Valley and New York, this term is fundamental to security discourse and compliance frameworks.
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