security isolation
[/sɪˈkjʊrɪti ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: security isolations
isolamento de segurança
1. A security practice or measure that separates a system, network, or individual from potential threats by limiting access and communication
The company implemented security isolation to protect sensitive databases from unauthorized access.
A empresa implementou isolamento de segurança para proteger os bancos de dados sensíveis contra acesso não autorizado.
2. In cybersecurity, the practice of keeping a computer or network segment physically or logically separate to prevent malware spread or data breach
Security isolation protocols prevented the ransomware from affecting the entire network.
Os protocolos de isolamento de segurança impediram que o ransomware afetasse toda a rede.
3. A quarantine or containment measure used to separate compromised systems or suspicious activities
The infected server was placed in security isolation until the threat was neutralized.
O servidor infectado foi colocado em isolamento de segurança até que a ameaça fosse neutralizada.
This term is predominantly used in technical and corporate cybersecurity contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it reflects the growing importance of cybersecurity awareness in financial institutions and government agencies. In the USA, it's standard terminology in IT departments and security compliance frameworks. The concept gained increased prominence post-2020 with remote work adoption and heightened awareness of cyber threats across all business sectors.
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