vulnerability indicator
[vəl-ˈnər-ə-bəl-ə-ˈtē ˈin-də-ˌkā-tər]
nounpl: vulnerability indicators
indicador de vulnerabilidade
1. A measurable factor, sign, or metric used to identify, assess, or monitor the degree of susceptibility to harm, risk, or weakness in a system, organization, individual, or population
The high unemployment rate is a vulnerability indicator for economic instability in the region.
A taxa de desemprego elevada é um indicador de vulnerabilidade para a instabilidade econômica na região.
2. In cybersecurity, a specific technical or non-technical characteristic that reveals potential exposure to exploitation or attack
Outdated software versions are common vulnerability indicators in network security assessments.
Versões desatualizadas de software são indicadores de vulnerabilidade comuns em avaliações de segurança de rede.
3. In social sciences, a measurable characteristic that signals risk of social exclusion, poverty, or disadvantage
Low literacy rates serve as vulnerability indicators for marginalized communities.
As taxas baixas de alfabetização servem como indicadores de vulnerabilidade para comunidades marginalizadas.
In Brazil, 'vulnerability indicator' is frequently used in development programs, poverty reduction initiatives, and public health contexts, reflecting the country's focus on social equity. In the USA, it's more commonly associated with cybersecurity and risk management in corporate environments. The term has gained prominence in both contexts due to increased emphasis on data-driven decision-making and evidence-based policy.
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