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CIBERSEGURIDAD [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Emergency Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cybersecurity
1, record 1, English, cybersecurity
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cyber security 2, record 1, English, cyber%20security
correct, noun, standardized, officially approved
- cyber-security 3, record 1, English, cyber%2Dsecurity
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The body of technologies, processes, practices and response and mitigation measures designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access so as to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability. [Definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau]. 4, record 1, English, - cybersecurity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The body of technologies, processes, practices, responses and mitigation measures designed to protect electronic information and infrastructure from mischief, unauthorized use or disruption. [Definition approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces]. 5, record 1, English, - cybersecurity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... cyber-security covers security specifically in the online environment. In this respect, it is differentiated from the more general topic of information security, particularly information security management systems ... 3, record 1, English, - cybersecurity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cybersecurity; cyber security: designations standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau. 6, record 1, English, - cybersecurity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cyber security: designation officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel; designation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 7, record 1, English, - cybersecurity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Gestion des urgences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cybersécurité
1, record 1, French, cybers%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cyber-sécurité 2, record 1, French, cyber%2Ds%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des technologies, des processus, des pratiques et des mesures d'atténuation et d'intervention conçus pour protéger les réseaux, les ordinateurs, les programmes et les données contre les attaques, les dommages ou les accès non autorisés afin d'assurer la confidentialité, l'intégrité et la disponibilité. [Définition normalisée par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction]. 2, record 1, French, - cybers%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Ensemble des technologies, des processus, des pratiques, des réponses et des mesures d'atténuation ayant été conçu pour protéger l'information électronique et l'infrastructure de l'information contre toute malice, toute utilisation non autorisée ou toute interruption. [Définition approuvée au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes]. 3, record 1, French, - cybers%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyber-sécurité : Cette graphie est à éviter puisque les composantes des mots construits avec l'élément cyber- sont soudées. 4, record 1, French, - cybers%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cybersécurité : désignation normalisée par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 1, French, - cybers%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cybersécurité : désignation publiée au Journal officiel de la République française le 19 septembre 2017. 4, record 1, French, - cybers%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciberseguridad
1, record 1, Spanish, ciberseguridad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- seguridad cibernética 2, record 1, Spanish, seguridad%20cibern%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de tecnologías, procesos, procedimientos y servicios encaminados a proteger los activos (físicos, lógicos o de servicios) de una empresa u organismo, los cuales [...] dependen de un soporte en materia de tecnología de la información y la comunicación (TIC). 3, record 1, Spanish, - ciberseguridad
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El término ciberseguridad se define como el conjunto de actividades dirigidas a proteger el ciberespacio contra el uso indebido del mismo, defendiendo su infraestructura tecnológica, los servicios que prestan y la información que manejan. La ciberseguridad es vital para proteger la confidencialidad de los sistemas de información de las empresas, administración pública y los ciudadanos, ya que pueden ser vulnerables a los ataques informáticos. 4, record 1, Spanish, - ciberseguridad
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Security Action for Europe
1, record 2, English, Security%20Action%20for%20Europe
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SAFE 1, record 2, English, SAFE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adopted by the Council of the European Union on the 27th of May 2025, SAFE (Security Action for Europe) is the EU's new financial instrument designed to provide financial support to Member States to speed up defence readiness by allowing urgent and major investments in support of the European defence industry, with a focus on closing critical capability gaps. 1, record 2, English, - Security%20Action%20for%20Europe
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Action de sécurité pour l'Europe
1, record 2, French, Action%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20pour%20l%27Europe
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SAFE 1, record 2, French, SAFE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SAFE [...] Acronyme de «Security Action for Europe» (Action de sécurité pour l'Europe), Safe est un mécanisme de prêts de 150 milliards d'euros destiné à financer des acquisitions conjointes d'équipements militaires par les États membres de l'Union européenne. Adopté en mai 2025, il vise à renforcer la base industrielle de défense européenne en soutenant la production, la disponibilité et la compatibilité des équipements, afin d'accroître la capacité autonome de l'Europe à se défendre. 1, record 2, French, - Action%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20pour%20l%27Europe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas (Fuerzas armadas)
- Doctrina militar y planificación de defensa
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Acción por la Seguridad de Europa
1, record 2, Spanish, Acci%C3%B3n%20por%20la%20Seguridad%20de%20Europa
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SAFE 1, record 2, Spanish, SAFE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] Acción por la Seguridad de Europa(SAFE) [es un instrumento] para ayudar a los países a invertir en ámbitos clave de la defensa, como la defensa antimisiles, los drones y la ciberseguridad. [...] El Consejo de la UE adoptó SAFE en mayo de 2025, que fomentará que los Estados miembros gasten mejor, de forma conjunta y centrada en Europa. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Acci%C3%B3n%20por%20la%20Seguridad%20de%20Europa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SAFE: por sus siglas en inglés "Security Action for Europe". 2, record 2, Spanish, - Acci%C3%B3n%20por%20la%20Seguridad%20de%20Europa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
- Vocabulary of the Terminology Bank
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cyber-
1, record 3, English, cyber%2D
correct, prefix
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A prefix added to a word to transpose its reality in cyberspace. 1, record 3, English, - cyber%2D
Record 3, Key term(s)
- cyber
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
- Vocabulaire de la Banque de terminologie
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cyber-
1, record 3, French, cyber%2D
correct, prefix
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préfixe que l'on ajoute à un mot existant pour en transposer la réalité dans le cyberespace. 1, record 3, French, - cyber%2D
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le mot cyber] indique qu'un lieu, une chose, une personne, etc. existent [sur] Internet : cybermarché, cyberpornographie, cyberpolice. Utilisé seul, le mot «cyber» peut désigner selon le contexte : le cyberespace, la cyber-culture ou l'ensemble des nouvelles technologies. 1, record 3, French, - cyber%2D
Record 3, Key term(s)
- cyber
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
- Vocabulario del banco de terminología
- Internet y telemática
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciber-
1, record 3, Spanish, ciber%2D
correct, prefix
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento compositivo creado por acortamiento del adjetivo cibernético, que forma parte de términos relacionados con el mundo de las computadoras u ordenadores y de la realidad virtual [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - ciber%2D
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ciber-: Como elemento compositivo, "ciber-" es átono, por lo que debe escribirse sin tilde y unido sin guion al otro elemento del compuesto. En cambio, el sustantivo "cíber" sí debe escribirse con tilde ("cíber"). 1, record 3, Spanish, - ciber%2D
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
ciberataque, cibercriminal, ciberespacio, cibernauta, ciberseguridad 1, record 3, Spanish, - ciber%2D
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ciber
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-06-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- white hat hacker
1, record 4, English, white%20hat%20hacker
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- white hat 2, record 4, English, white%20hat
correct
- ethical computer hacker 3, record 4, English, ethical%20computer%20hacker
correct
- ethical hacker 4, record 4, English, ethical%20hacker
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ethical and professional security expert hired to test the limits of online protection measures. 5, record 4, English, - white%20hat%20hacker
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
White hat hackers engage in ethical hacking because they use their skills to help improve cybersecurity. ... Some companies employ white hat hackers to work within their company to constantly try to hack their system, exposing vulnerabilities and preventing more dangerous attacks. 6, record 4, English, - white%20hat%20hacker
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chapeau blanc
1, record 4, French, chapeau%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pirate informatique éthique 2, record 4, French, pirate%20informatique%20%C3%A9thique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chapeaux blancs travaillent la plupart du temps pour une compagnie pour laquelle ils vont tenter d'infiltrer des systèmes pour en démontrer les failles, et ainsi, permettre à ces compagnies de les colmater. 1, record 4, French, - chapeau%20blanc
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsqu'une institution financière, une compagnie minière ou une firme d'ingénierie embauche un pirate informatique éthique, elle l'invite à pénétrer ses structures informatiques et ses architectures web, tentant de débusquer des failles de sécurité. 2, record 4, French, - chapeau%20blanc
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pirata informático de sombrero blanco
1, record 4, Spanish, pirata%20inform%C3%A1tico%20de%20sombrero%20blanco
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- hacker de sombrero blanco 2, record 4, Spanish, hacker%20de%20sombrero%20blanco
correct, common gender
- sombrero blanco 3, record 4, Spanish, sombrero%20blanco
correct, common gender
- pirata informático ético 1, record 4, Spanish, pirata%20inform%C3%A1tico%20%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Pirata informático] especializado en detectar vulnerabilidades en los sistemas informáticos exponiendo dichas debilidades y alertando a los responsables de los mismos para que los corrijan y eviten así intrusiones no deseadas. 4, record 4, Spanish, - pirata%20inform%C3%A1tico%20de%20sombrero%20blanco
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un pirata informático de sombrero blanco puede usar piratería ética para ayudar a las empresas a mejorar su ciberseguridad y evitar futuros ataques informáticos maliciosos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - pirata%20inform%C3%A1tico%20de%20sombrero%20blanco
Record 4, Key term(s)
- jáquer de sombrero blanco
Record 5 - internal organization data 2023-01-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cyber savvy
1, record 5, English, cyber%20savvy
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Be Cyber Savvy: Tips for Safe Computing. Cyber security with the growing influx of cyber threats and security breaches on the Internet, it is more important than ever that [a person] exercises vigilance and takes steps to protect [him or herself], [his or her information] and other users who may be affected by [this person] actions. 2, record 5, English, - cyber%20savvy
Record 5, Key term(s)
- cybersavvy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cyberavisé
1, record 5, French, cyberavis%C3%A9
adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Piratage psychologique : [sommes-nous] cyberavisés? Si [des] renseignements personnels tombaient entre de mauvaises mains, [une personne] pourrait avoir bien des ennuis. Et même si [elle pense] bien protéger [ses] renseignements, les cybercriminels ont des moyens pour [la] duper. 1, record 5, French, - cyberavis%C3%A9
Record 5, Key term(s)
- cyber avisé
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciberexperto
1, record 5, Spanish, ciberexperto
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
¡Hágase un ciberexperto! Entérese de las últimas amenazas, inscríbase en cursos gratuitos sobre Ciberseguridad o únase a un evento virtual. 1, record 5, Spanish, - ciberexperto
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