vulnerability assessment
[/vʌlˈnɛrəbɪlɪti əˈsɛsmənt/]
nounpl: vulnerability assessments
avaliação de vulnerabilidades
1. A systematic evaluation process to identify, analyze, and quantify security weaknesses in systems, networks, applications, or infrastructure that could be exploited by threats
The company conducted a vulnerability assessment to identify potential security risks in their cloud infrastructure.
A empresa realizou uma avaliação de vulnerabilidades para identificar riscos de segurança potenciais em sua infraestrutura em nuvem.
2. An examination of physical, social, or economic conditions that expose individuals or communities to risk or harm
The vulnerability assessment revealed that elderly residents were at higher risk during natural disasters.
A avaliação de vulnerabilidades revelou que os residentes idosos estavam em risco maior durante desastres naturais.
3. In cybersecurity context, a formal process of scanning and testing systems to discover exploitable flaws before attackers do
Our IT team performs quarterly vulnerability assessments using automated scanning tools.
Nossa equipe de TI realiza avaliações de vulnerabilidades trimestrais usando ferramentas de varredura automatizadas.
Vulnerability assessments are fundamental to cybersecurity and risk management in both Brazilian and American corporate environments. In Brazil, this practice has become increasingly important for companies seeking compliance with LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados). In the USA, vulnerability assessments are mandatory for organizations in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government) and are essential components of frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001. The term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts.
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