security erosion
[/sɪˈkjʊrəti ɪˈroʊʒən/]
nounpl: security erosions
erosão de segurança
1. The gradual weakening or deterioration of security measures, defenses, or protections over time
The continuous budget cuts led to security erosion at the airport.
Os cortes orçamentários contínuos levaram à erosão de segurança no aeroporto.
2. The progressive undermining of cybersecurity systems through accumulated vulnerabilities or exploits
Security erosion in the network infrastructure made it vulnerable to attacks.
A erosão de segurança na infraestrutura de rede a tornou vulnerável a ataques.
3. The gradual loss of public confidence or trust in security institutions or protocols
Poor policy implementation caused security erosion among citizens.
A implementação inadequada de políticas causou erosão de segurança entre os cidadãos.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian cybersecurity, defense policy, and public safety discussions. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in contexts discussing institutional weakening and public trust in security agencies. In the USA, it's frequently used in cybersecurity and national defense discourse, especially regarding infrastructure protection and technological vulnerabilities.
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