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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
plaintext file transferunprotected file transmissioninsecure data transfernon-encrypted file exchange
Antonyms / Antônimos
encrypted file transfersecure file transferencrypted data transmissionprotected file exchange

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transferência de arquivo não criptografado
Most common usage in Brazilian IT and business contexts
São Paulo
transmissão de arquivo sem encriptação
Alternative phrasing used in São Paulo tech sector
Portugal
transferência de ficheiro não encriptado
Uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo'; slight terminology differences in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
transferência de arquivo desprotegido
Informal variant sometimes used in Rio's tech community

Related Words

encryptionFTPSFTPSSL/TLScybersecuritydata protectionnetwork securitydata breach

Related Idioms & Phrases

leaving data in the open
sending data over the wire
exposed data transfer
flying blind with data
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