open endpoints

[/ˈoʊpən ˈɛndpɔɪnts/]
nounpl: open endpoints
pontos de extremidade abertos
1. API endpoints or network connections that are accessible without authentication or proper security measures
The security audit revealed several open endpoints that could expose sensitive data.
A auditoria de segurança revelou vários pontos de extremidade abertos que poderiam expor dados sensíveis.
2. In networking, ports or services that are publicly accessible and not properly restricted
Developers should never leave open endpoints on production servers.
Os desenvolvedores nunca devem deixar pontos de extremidade abertos em servidores de produção.
3. Unfinished or unresolved connections in a system or application
The application had several open endpoints that needed to be secured before deployment.
A aplicação tinha vários pontos de extremidade abertos que precisavam ser protegidos antes da implantação.
This is primarily technical jargon used in IT and cybersecurity professionals in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the English term 'endpoints' is commonly retained even in Portuguese contexts, especially within tech companies and development teams. The phrase emphasizes security concerns and is frequently discussed in development, DevOps, and cybersecurity training.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exposed endpointsunsecured endpointspublicly accessible portsunprotected servicesopen ports
Antonyms / Antônimos
closed endpointssecured endpointsprotected endpointsrestricted endpointsauthenticated endpoints

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos de extremidade abertos
Standard technical term used in IT and cybersecurity contexts
São Paulo
endpoints abertos
Often uses the English term in tech-savvy communities
Portugal
pontos finais abertos
Alternative Portuguese translation used in European contexts
Technical Communities
endpoints abertos
The English term is frequently retained in Brazilian tech environments

Related Words

API securityfirewallauthenticationportvulnerabilitynetwork securitycybersecurityendpoint protection

Related Idioms & Phrases

leaving the door open
security vulnerability
attack surface
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