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VULNERABILIDAD [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vulnerability
1, record 1, English, vulnerability
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The quality of a living being or thing to be susceptible to being adversely affected. 2, record 1, English, - vulnerability
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vulnérabilité
1, record 1, French, vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère d'un être vivant ou d'une chose d'être susceptible de subir des conséquences négatives. 1, record 1, French, - vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vulnerabilidad
1, record 1, Spanish, vulnerabilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Dra. Laprovita recalcó la especial vulnerabilidad de los niños frente a los distintos contaminantes desarrollados en el ámbito laboral, la importancia de generar responsabilidad social en toda la comunidad mediante campañas educacionales y programas sensibles que luchen contra el trabajo infantil. 1, record 1, Spanish, - vulnerabilidad
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vulnerability
1, record 2, English, vulnerability
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition or set of conditions that may allow a threat to adversely affect an asset. 2, record 2, English, - vulnerability
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vulnerability: term and definition standardized by the Translation Bureau and the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP). 3, record 2, English, - vulnerability
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vulnerability: term officially approved by the Security Terminology Committee (STC). 4, record 2, English, - vulnerability
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vulnérabilité
1, record 2, French, vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condition ou ensemble de conditions permettant qu'une menace ait une incidence négative sur un actif. 2, record 2, French, - vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vulnérabilité : terme et définition normalisés par le Bureau de la traduction et le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile (BPIEPC). 3, record 2, French, - vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vulnérabilité : terme uniformisé par le Comité de la terminologie de la sécurité (CTS). 4, record 2, French, - vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- vulnerabilidad
1, record 2, Spanish, vulnerabilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] se deben identificar las amenazas que pueden afectar a cada uno de los activos y lo vulnerables que son los activos a cada amenaza; de esta forma se podrá obtener una relación directa activo, amenaza, vulnerabilidad que se denominará "riesgo". 1, record 2, Spanish, - vulnerabilidad
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-06-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Emergency Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vulnerability
1, record 3, English, vulnerability
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition or set of conditions determined by physical, social, economic and environmental factors or processes that increases the susceptibility of a community to the impact of hazards. 2, record 3, English, - vulnerability
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vulnerability is a measure of how well-prepared and well-equipped a community is to minimize the impact of or cope with hazards. 2, record 3, English, - vulnerability
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vulnerability: term and definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau; term standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 3, English, - vulnerability
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vulnérabilité
1, record 3, French, vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condition ou ensemble de conditions résultant de facteurs ou de processus physiques, sociaux, économiques et environnementaux qui prédispose une collectivité à subir les effets néfastes des aléas. 2, record 3, French, - vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La vulnérabilité représente en quelque sorte une mesure de l'état de la situation et des moyens dont dispose une collectivité pour limiter les effets des aléas ou y faire face. 2, record 3, French, - vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vulnérabilité : terme et définition normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction; terme normalisé par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 3, French, - vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- vulnerabilidad
1, record 3, Spanish, vulnerabilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Condición o] condiciones determinadas por factores o procesos físicos, sociales, económicos, y ambientales, que aumentan la susceptibilidad de una comunidad al impacto de amenazas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - vulnerabilidad
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-10-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- vulnerability
1, record 4, English, vulnerability
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weakness or flaw in a data processing system. 2, record 4, English, - vulnerability
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If a vulnerability corresponds to a threat, a risk exists. 2, record 4, English, - vulnerability
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vulnerability: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC. 3, record 4, English, - vulnerability
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vulnérabilité
1, record 4, French, vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute faiblesse ou faille d'un système informatique. 2, record 4, French, - vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si une vulnérabilité correspond à une menace, il existe un risque. 2, record 4, French, - vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vulnérabilité : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI. 3, record 4, French, - vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vulnerabilidad
1, record 4, Spanish, vulnerabilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ineficiencias en un sistema de computadora (ordenador), que presentan riesgos al funcionamiento y rendimiento normal de un sistema. 2, record 4, Spanish, - vulnerabilidad
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