threat vector
[/θrɛt ˈvɛktər/]
nounpl: threat vectors
vetor de ameaça
1. A method or pathway through which a threat can be delivered to a target system, network, or organization
Email phishing is a common threat vector used by cybercriminals to gain access to company networks.
Phishing por email é um vetor de ameaça comum utilizado por criminosos cibernéticos para acessar redes corporativas.
2. A potential vulnerability or weakness that can be exploited by an attacker
Unpatched software represents a significant threat vector in the organization's security posture.
Software não atualizado representa um importante vetor de ameaça na postura de segurança da organização.
3. Any point of entry or mechanism through which a security breach could occur
The company conducted a comprehensive assessment of all threat vectors to their infrastructure.
A empresa realizou uma avaliação abrangente de todos os vetores de ameaça para sua infraestrutura.
This term is primarily used in cybersecurity and information technology domains in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is technical jargon that has become standardized across international security frameworks and compliance standards (such as NIST, ISO 27001). The concept is critical in risk management discussions within corporations and government institutions in both cultures, particularly as cybersecurity threats have become a major concern globally.
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