penetrate security
[pɛnɪˈtreɪt sɪˈkjʊrɪti]
verb phrase
penetrar a segurança; burlar a segurança; invadir o sistema de segurança
1. To successfully breach or overcome security measures, barriers, or systems designed to protect something or someone
Hackers managed to penetrate security at the bank's data center.
Os hackers conseguiram penetrar a segurança do centro de dados do banco.
2. To pass through or bypass security protocols, checkpoints, or defenses
The intruder was able to penetrate security and enter the restricted area.
O invasor conseguiu burlar a segurança e entrar na área restrita.
3. In cybersecurity, to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network
The security audit revealed how easily one could penetrate security if proper protocols weren't followed.
A auditoria de segurança revelou como era fácil invadir o sistema se os protocolos adequados não fossem seguidos.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in cybersecurity, law enforcement, and news reports. In Brazil, especially in São Paulo's tech industry, it's a technical term used by IT professionals. In the USA, it appears frequently in security briefings, news reports about data breaches, and heist movies. The phrase carries negative connotations as it typically describes unauthorized or illegal actions.
NYC Slang
break through; crack the system; get past the bouncers (physical security context)
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