security level

[/sɪˈkjʊrɪti ˈlevəl/]
nounpl: security levels
nível de segurança
1. The degree or classification of protection, access restriction, or confidentiality assigned to a person, area, document, or system
The classified documents require a top secret security level.
Os documentos classificados requerem um nível de segurança ultrassecreto.
2. A hierarchical rank or tier used to determine who can access specific information or restricted areas
Employees must have the appropriate security level to enter the server room.
Os funcionários devem ter o nível de segurança apropriado para entrar na sala de servidores.
3. The degree of threat assessment or alert status in a given situation
The airport increased its security level after the threat.
O aeroporto aumentou seu nível de segurança após a ameaça.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian professional contexts, particularly in government, military, corporate, and technology sectors. In Brazil, it's especially prevalent in federal agencies and large corporations. The concept reflects the importance of information security and access control in modern organizational structures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
security clearanceaccess levelclassification levelthreat levelalert status
Antonyms / Antônimos
open accessunrestricted access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nível de segurança
Standard term used in business, government, and IT contexts
São Paulo
nível de segurança
Common in corporate and tech sectors
Rio de Janeiro
nível de segurança
Used in government and military contexts
Portugal
nível de segurança
Identical terminology used in Portuguese administration and security

Related Words

clearanceclassificationconfidentialityrestricted areaaccess controlthreat assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the security level
lower the security level
top security level
high security clearance
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