unapproved program
[/ˌʌnəˈpruːvd ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: unapproved programs
programa não aprovado
1. A software application or routine that has not been officially authorized, sanctioned, or validated by relevant authorities, administrators, or regulatory bodies
The IT department discovered an unapproved program running on the company's server and immediately removed it.
O departamento de TI descobriu um programa não aprovado rodando no servidor da empresa e o removeu imediatamente.
2. In cybersecurity context, any executable or application that poses a potential security risk because it lacks official verification or authorization
Users should not install unapproved programs from unknown sources to prevent malware infections.
Os usuários não devem instalar programas não aprovados de fontes desconhecidas para evitar infecções de malware.
3. In organizational or institutional settings, any software that has not been vetted or authorized by management or compliance teams
The government agency has a strict policy against using unapproved programs in sensitive operations.
A agência governamental possui uma política rigorosa contra o uso de programas não aprovados em operações sensíveis.
In Brazilian corporate culture, strict IT security policies are increasingly enforced due to growing cybersecurity concerns and regulatory compliance requirements (such as LGPD - Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). The term is commonly used in IT departments and security briefings. In the USA, similar concerns drive security protocols in government and financial institutions, with 'unapproved program' being standard terminology in compliance documentation.
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