vulnerable protocols

[ˈvʌl.nə.rə.bəl ˈproʊ.tə.kɒlz]
noun phrase
protocolos vulneráveis
1. Communication or operational procedures that lack adequate security measures and are susceptible to unauthorized access, exploitation, or attack
The company discovered that their network was still using vulnerable protocols like unencrypted HTTP instead of HTTPS.
A empresa descobriu que sua rede ainda estava usando protocolos vulneráveis como HTTP não criptografado em vez de HTTPS.
2. System standards or rules that contain known security flaws or weaknesses that can be exploited by malicious actors
Cybersecurity experts warned about vulnerable protocols in outdated IoT devices that lack modern encryption standards.
Especialistas em cibersegurança alertaram sobre protocolos vulneráveis em dispositivos IoT desatualizados que carecem de padrões modernos de criptografia.
3. Deprecated or legacy communication standards that no longer meet current security requirements
Organizations are migrating away from vulnerable protocols such as TLS 1.0 to more secure alternatives.
Organizações estão migrando de protocolos vulneráveis como TLS 1.0 para alternativas mais seguras.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in cybersecurity, IT, and information technology sectors in both Brazil and the United States. The term has become increasingly important in business and government contexts as organizations prioritize digital security. In Brazil, there is growing emphasis on cybersecurity compliance, particularly following LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) regulations, making this term more prevalent in corporate environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
insecure protocolsweak protocolsdeprecated protocolslegacy protocolsunsecured protocols
Antonyms / Antônimos
secure protocolsencrypted protocolshardened protocolsrobust protocols

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
protocolos vulneráveis
Standard technical term used in IT and cybersecurity contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
protocolos vulneráveis
Common in tech industry hubs; may also use 'protocolos inseguros'
Rio de Janeiro
protocolos vulneráveis
Standard usage in corporate and government IT sectors
Portugal
protocolos vulneráveis
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; universal technical terminology

Related Words

encryptioncybersecuritynetwork securitycryptographysecurity patchesSSL/TLSfirewallauthentication

Related Idioms & Phrases

a security risk waiting to happen
a ticking time bomb
an open door for hackers
a weak link in the chain
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