watchdog software
[ˈwɒtʃdɒɡ ˈsɒftweər]
nounpl: watchdog software programs / instances
software de monitoramento
1. A computer program designed to monitor system performance, security, or specific applications, automatically detecting and alerting users to problems or taking corrective action
The company installed watchdog software to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
A empresa instalou software de monitoramento para evitar acesso não autorizado aos dados sensíveis.
2. A program that continuously monitors another application or process and restarts it if it fails or becomes unresponsive
The watchdog software automatically restarted the server when it crashed.
O software de monitoramento reiniciou automaticamente o servidor quando ele caiu.
3. Security software that tracks system activities and flags suspicious behavior or unauthorized changes
Watchdog software helped detect the malware before it could spread across the network.
O software de monitoramento ajudou a detectar o malware antes que ele se espalhasse pela rede.
The term 'watchdog software' reflects the English metaphor of a watchdog as a protective guardian. In Brazil, the concept is increasingly important as companies invest in cybersecurity and system reliability. The Portuguese translation 'software de monitoramento' is preferred in formal technical documentation, while the literal 'software vigia' may appear in casual conversation among tech professionals.
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