unprotected files
[/ˌʌnprəˈtɛktɪd faɪlz/]
nounpl: unprotected files
arquivos desprotegidos
1. Computer files that lack security measures such as encryption, passwords, or access restrictions, making them vulnerable to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion
The IT department discovered unprotected files on the shared server that could be accessed by any employee.
O departamento de TI descobriu arquivos desprotegidos no servidor compartilhado que poderiam ser acessados por qualquer funcionário.
2. Data files without backup copies or redundancy protection against hardware failure or data loss
Storing unprotected files on a single hard drive puts your data at risk of permanent loss.
Armazenar arquivos desprotegidos em um único disco rígido coloca seus dados em risco de perda permanente.
This term is essential in both Brazilian and American business and technology contexts, particularly following increased awareness of cybersecurity threats. In Brazil, with growing adoption of cloud computing and digital transformation, protection of unprotected files has become a critical concern in compliance with LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). In the USA, it reflects ongoing cybersecurity awareness campaigns and regulatory requirements like HIPAA and GDPR.
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