threat containment
[/θrɛt kənˈteɪnmənt/]
nounpl: threat containments
contenção de ameaças
1. The process of limiting, controlling, or preventing the spread or escalation of a dangerous situation, security risk, or hostile force
The military implemented threat containment strategies to prevent the conflict from spreading to neighboring regions.
O militar implementou estratégias de contenção de ameaças para evitar que o conflito se espalhasse para regiões vizinhas.
2. In cybersecurity, the actions taken to isolate and limit damage from a security breach or cyberattack
Rapid threat containment was crucial after the data breach was discovered.
A contenção rápida de ameaças foi crucial após a descoberta da violação de dados.
3. In public health or safety contexts, measures taken to prevent disease, contamination, or hazardous material from spreading
Threat containment protocols were activated to stop the spread of the infectious disease.
Os protocolos de contenção de ameaças foram ativados para interromper a propagação da doença infecciosa.
This term is commonly used in professional and technical contexts in both the USA and Brazil, particularly in military, cybersecurity, and public health sectors. In Brazil, the term 'contenção de ameaças' has become increasingly important in corporate security training and government emergency response protocols. The concept reflects the modern focus on proactive risk management and crisis prevention in organizational settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to put a lid on something
to nip it in the bud
to stop something in its tracks
fechar a torneira (Portuguese - to stop the flow)
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