traffic analysis
[/ˈtræfɪk əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: traffic analyses
análise de tráfego
1. The examination and interpretation of patterns in network or communication data flow to understand volume, routes, and timing without necessarily decoding the content
Traffic analysis revealed that most users access the website during evening hours.
A análise de tráfego revelou que a maioria dos usuários acessa o site durante as horas da noite.
2. In cybersecurity and cryptography, the study of metadata patterns to gather intelligence even when message content is encrypted
Traffic analysis can expose communication patterns even if the messages themselves are encrypted.
A análise de tráfego pode expor padrões de comunicação mesmo que as mensagens estejam criptografadas.
3. In transportation, the study of vehicle flow, congestion patterns, and road usage to improve infrastructure
Traffic analysis showed that the highway needs an additional lane during rush hour.
A análise de tráfego mostrou que a rodovia precisa de uma faixa adicional durante as horas de pico.
In the US, traffic analysis is commonly discussed in cybersecurity and IT circles as a privacy concern. In Brazil, the term is used both in technology sectors and increasingly in urban planning discussions as cities grapple with congestion. The term gained prominence in cybersecurity discourse following privacy concerns about encrypted communications.
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