unencrypted file transfer
[/ˌʌnɪnˈkrɪptɪd faɪl ˈtrænsfɜr/]
nounpl: unencrypted file transfers
transferência de arquivo não criptografado
1. The transmission of digital files over a network without encryption, leaving data vulnerable to interception and unauthorized access
Unencrypted file transfer via FTP is no longer recommended for sensitive business documents.
A transferência de arquivo não criptografado via FTP não é mais recomendada para documentos comerciais sensíveis.
2. Any data exchange process where files are sent in plaintext format without security protocols
The company faced security risks due to unencrypted file transfer of customer data.
A empresa enfrentou riscos de segurança devido à transferência não criptografada de dados de clientes.
In both Brazilian and American IT cultures, unencrypted file transfer is increasingly viewed as a serious security liability and a violation of data protection best practices. Organizations are actively moving away from protocols like FTP to more secure alternatives like SFTP and HTTPS. This term is particularly relevant in discussions about LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) compliance in Brazil and GDPR/HIPAA compliance in the United States.
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