lateral movement
[ˈlætərəl ˈmuːvmənt]
nounpl: lateral movements
movimento lateral
1. In cybersecurity, the technique used by attackers to move through a network after gaining initial access, typically to escalate privileges or reach valuable targets
The hacker used lateral movement to access sensitive data across multiple servers.
O hacker usou movimento lateral para acessar dados sensíveis em vários servidores.
2. In sports and athletics, movement or positioning that goes sideways rather than forward or backward
The defender's lateral movement was crucial in blocking the pass.
O movimento lateral do defensor foi crucial para bloquear o passe.
3. In career development, a job change to a different role at the same organizational level without promotion
She made a lateral movement from marketing to sales to broaden her experience.
Ela fez um movimento lateral do marketing para vendas para ampliar sua experiência.
In Brazil and the USA, 'lateral movement' is increasingly common in corporate culture as companies emphasize cross-functional experience. In cybersecurity discussions, particularly in São Paulo and other tech hubs, the term has become critical vocabulary for IT security professionals. The term reflects modern organizational structures that value diverse skill sets over pure hierarchical advancement.
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