threat evaluation
[/θret ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: threat evaluations
avaliação de ameaça
1. The process of assessing and analyzing potential dangers, risks, or hostile intentions to determine their severity, likelihood, and impact
The security team conducted a threat evaluation of the building after receiving suspicious activity reports.
A equipe de segurança realizou uma avaliação de ameaça do prédio após receber relatos de atividades suspeitas.
2. In military or security contexts, the systematic analysis of hostile capabilities and intentions
Threat evaluation is crucial for national defense planning and resource allocation.
A avaliação de ameaça é crucial para o planejamento da defesa nacional e alocação de recursos.
3. In cybersecurity, the assessment of potential security breaches, vulnerabilities, or cyberattacks
Regular threat evaluation helps organizations identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
A avaliação regular de ameaças ajuda as organizações a identificar e mitigar riscos de segurança cibernética.
The term 'threat evaluation' is widely used in both English-speaking countries (USA, UK) and Brazil, particularly in security, military, corporate, and cybersecurity industries. In the USA, it's common in government and defense sectors, while in Brazil, it's increasingly important in corporate security and critical infrastructure protection. The concept reflects modern security consciousness in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
conduct a threat evaluation
perform a threat evaluation
threat evaluation process
comprehensive threat evaluation
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