sensitive host
[ˈsɛnsətɪv hoʊst]
nounpl: sensitive hosts
hospedeiro sensível
1. In computing and cybersecurity, a computer system or network device that is particularly vulnerable to attacks, malware, or security threats due to its importance, configuration, or lack of protection.
The company's database server is a sensitive host that requires enhanced security measures.
O servidor de banco de dados da empresa é um hospedeiro sensível que requer medidas de segurança aprimoradas.
2. In biology and medicine, an organism that is susceptible to a particular pathogen, disease, or allergen.
Immunocompromised patients are sensitive hosts for opportunistic infections.
Pacientes imunocomprometidos são hospedeiros sensíveis para infecções oportunistas.
3. A system or individual that responds strongly to stimuli or stress.
The ecosystem proved to be a sensitive host to environmental changes.
O ecossistema provou ser um hospedeiro sensível às mudanças ambientais.
This term is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, cybersecurity terminology often borrows from English, especially in IT companies and academic institutions. The term reflects the growing importance of cybersecurity awareness in both countries, with 'sensitive host' being a key concept in IT infrastructure planning and medical epidemiology.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →