Breachable: meaning, definitions and examples

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breachable

 

[ ˈbriːtʃəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

security context

The term 'breachable' refers to something that can be breached or compromised. This often relates to security systems, protocols, or data protection measures that have vulnerabilities. In cybersecurity, a breach signifies an unauthorized access to data, and thus, breachable systems are those susceptible to such attacks. Organizations are constantly seeking to minimize the breachability of their systems through improved security measures and protocols.

Synonyms

exposable, penetrable, vulnerable

Examples of usage

  • The database was found to be breachable.
  • Developers need to ensure that applications are not breachable.
  • The company's breachable network led to a significant data leak.

Translations

Translations of the word "breachable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infringível

🇮🇳 भंग करने योग्य

🇩🇪 verletzbar

🇮🇩 dapat dilanggar

🇺🇦 такой, що може бути порушеним

🇵🇱 możliwy do naruszenia

🇯🇵 侵害可能な

🇫🇷 susceptible à rupture

🇪🇸 vulnerable

🇹🇷 ihlal edilebilir

🇰🇷 침해 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل الاختراق

🇨🇿 porušitelný

🇸🇰 porušiteľný

🇨🇳 可被突破的

🇸🇮 kršljiv

🇮🇸 brothættur

🇰🇿 бұзуға болатын

🇬🇪 შეწყვეტადი

🇦🇿 pozulması mümkün

🇲🇽 vulnerable

Etymology

The word 'breachable' is derived from the root word 'breach,' which originates from the Old English term 'breec' meaning 'to break.' 'Breach' conveyed the sense of breaking in or making a gap, which evolved into a legal term referring to the violation of a law or contractual obligation. The adjective form 'breachable' emerged alongside technological advancements, particularly in the fields of information technology and cybersecurity, where the need to define vulnerabilities in systems became significant. As data privacy and protection laws became more prominent, the usage of 'breachable' surged to describe the susceptibility of various systems to unauthorized access or attacks. Therefore, its history traces a path from general violation to specific vulnerabilities in security contexts.