plaintext computing

[/ˈpleɪn.tɛkst kəmˈpjuː.tɪŋ/]
noun
computação em texto simples
1. Computing practice or system where data is processed, stored, or transmitted without encryption, in readable human-understandable format
Plaintext computing exposes sensitive information to security risks if intercepted.
A computação em texto simples expõe informações sensíveis a riscos de segurança se interceptadas.
2. The use of unencrypted text in computational processes, particularly in contrast to encrypted or binary formats
The legacy system relied on plaintext computing, making it vulnerable to data breaches.
O sistema legado dependia de computação em texto simples, tornando-o vulnerável a violações de dados.
This is technical jargon primarily used in cybersecurity and IT contexts. In Brazil, security awareness has grown significantly, making this term more commonly understood in corporate and academic settings. The phrase emphasizes security risks and the importance of encryption standards in both Brazilian and American tech industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unencrypted computingcleartext computingreadable text processing
Antonyms / Antônimos
encrypted computingciphertext computingsecure computing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
computação em texto simples
Standard technical term used in Brazilian IT industry
São Paulo
computação em texto simples
Commonly used in tech hubs and corporate environments
Portugal
computação em texto simples
Same terminology used in Portuguese tech sector
General English (USA)
plaintext computing
Standard security terminology in American IT and cybersecurity contexts

Related Words

encryptioncybersecuritydata protectioncryptographyplaintextunencrypted data

Related Idioms & Phrases

reading data in plaintext
exposed plaintext systems
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