network vulnerability

[/ˈnɛtˌwɜrk ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: vulnerabilidades de rede
vulnerabilidade de rede
1. A weakness or flaw in a computer network's security that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access or cause damage
The IT team discovered a critical network vulnerability that required immediate patching.
A equipe de TI descobriu uma vulnerabilidade de rede crítica que exigiu correção imediata.
2. A security weakness in network infrastructure, protocols, or software that poses a risk to confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data
Regular security audits help identify and remediate network vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
Auditorias de segurança regulares ajudam a identificar e remediar vulnerabilidades de rede antes de serem exploradas.
3. A susceptibility in network systems that can be leveraged by malicious actors to compromise system security
The company implemented a patch management system to address network vulnerabilities promptly.
A empresa implementou um sistema de gerenciamento de patches para abordar vulnerabilidades de rede prontamente.
The term 'network vulnerability' is widely used in both American and Brazilian IT and cybersecurity industries. In Brazil, awareness of cybersecurity has grown significantly, and organizations increasingly use this term in risk management and compliance discussions. The concept is critical in corporate and governmental sectors, especially following LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) regulations in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
security weaknessnetwork flawsecurity holesystem weaknessexploitable flaw
Antonyms / Antônimos
network securitysystem strengthsecurity robustness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vulnerabilidade de rede
Standard term used in Brazilian IT and cybersecurity contexts
São Paulo
vulnerabilidade de rede / falha de segurança
Technical term commonly used in major tech hubs; sometimes combined with 'falha de segurança'
Rio de Janeiro
vulnerabilidade de rede
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
vulnerabilidade da rede
Uses 'da' instead of 'de'; otherwise same terminology in cybersecurity community

Related Words

exploitsecurity breachmalwarefirewallencryptionpatch managementpenetration testingthreat assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

to patch a vulnerability
to exploit a vulnerability
zero-day vulnerability
close the security gaps
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