joint vulnerability
[/dʒɔɪnt vʌlnərəbɪləti/]
nounpl: joint vulnerabilities
vulnerabilidade conjunta
1. A shared weakness or susceptibility that affects multiple parties, systems, or entities simultaneously
The joint vulnerability in their supply chain left both companies exposed to disruption.
A vulnerabilidade conjunta em sua cadeia de suprimentos deixou ambas as empresas expostas a interrupções.
2. In cybersecurity, a security flaw that compromises the integrity of interconnected systems or networks
The security audit revealed a joint vulnerability between the payment system and customer database.
A auditoria de segurança revelou uma vulnerabilidade conjunta entre o sistema de pagamento e o banco de dados de clientes.
3. In geopolitics or international relations, a mutual weakness or risk factor affecting multiple nations or alliances
Climate change represents a joint vulnerability for all coastal nations.
A mudança climática representa uma vulnerabilidade conjunta para todas as nações costeiras.
This term is primarily used in professional and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in cybersecurity, business continuity planning, and international relations. In Brazil, it's increasingly common in corporate risk assessments and digital transformation discussions. In the USA, it's frequently used in national security and supply chain discourse, especially post-COVID.
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