security infrastructure
[/sɪˈkjʊrɪti ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: security infrastructures
infraestrutura de segurança
1. The fundamental systems, facilities, and installations designed to protect people, assets, information, or physical locations from threats, attacks, or unauthorized access
The airport invested millions in upgrading its security infrastructure to include biometric scanners and surveillance systems.
O aeroporto investiu milhões na atualização de sua infraestrutura de segurança para incluir scanners biométricos e sistemas de vigilância.
2. The organizational and technical framework that supports cybersecurity, data protection, and network defense mechanisms
The company's security infrastructure includes firewalls, encryption protocols, and intrusion detection systems.
A infraestrutura de segurança da empresa inclui firewalls, protocolos de criptografia e sistemas de detecção de intrusão.
3. The physical and procedural systems implemented to control access and maintain order in a given location
The government building's security infrastructure comprises armed guards, metal detectors, and access control systems.
A infraestrutura de segurança do edifício governamental compreende guardas armados, detectores de metais e sistemas de controle de acesso.
In Brazil, the term 'infraestrutura de segurança' is increasingly used in discussions about urban safety, corporate IT, and government facilities, particularly following increased concerns about cybersecurity and public safety. In the USA, the concept is deeply embedded in both post-9/11 security discourse and modern corporate cybersecurity discussions. The term reflects growing investments in both physical and digital protection systems across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
strengthen security infrastructure
invest in security infrastructure
critical security infrastructure
national security infrastructure
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