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security risk
A person, condition, or object that poses a danger to security. This can refer to data security, national security, or personal safety.
Veraltete Software stellt ein erhebliches Sicherheitsrisiko für das gesamte Netzwerk dar.
Outdated software poses a significant security risk to the entire network.
walking hazard
Colloquial and often humorous for a clumsy or unreliable person who could easily cause accidents or problems.
Lass mich das tragen, du bist mit deinem losen Schnürsenkel ein wandelndes Sicherheitsrisiko.
Let me carry that; with your loose shoelace, you're a walking hazard.
The word is made up of 'Sicherheit' (security), the linking -s, and 'Risiko' (risk). So it literally describes a risk to security.
Jedes ungesicherte Gerät im Netzwerk ist ein potenzielles Sicherheitsrisiko.
Every unsecured device on the network is a potential security risk.
In the serious meaning, 'Sicherheitsrisiko' (security risk) is often used with verbs such as 'darstellen' (to pose/represent), 'bilden' (to constitute), 'minimieren' (to minimize), or 'beseitigen' (to eliminate). Common adjectives are 'hoch' (high), 'gering' (low), or 'erheblich' (significant).
Diese alte Brücke stellt ein ernsthaftes Sicherheitsrisiko dar.
This old bridge poses a serious security risk.
This meaning is purely colloquial and is usually used jokingly or ironically. It does not describe a real danger, but only a person's clumsiness or unreliability.
Gib mir die Gläser, du bist nach zwei Bier ein echtes Sicherheitsrisiko.
Give me the glasses; after two beers, you're a real walking hazard.
In colloquial usage, the phrase 'ein wandelndes Sicherheitsrisiko' (a walking security risk / walking hazard) is very common. It refers to a person who poses a usually small danger simply by being present or because of their behavior.
Pass auf mit dem heißen Kaffee, du bist ein wandelndes Sicherheitsrisiko!
Be careful with the hot coffee; you're a walking hazard!
danger
Gefahr can refer generally to a threat or a possible harmful event. Sicherheitsrisiko, by contrast, refers to a person, condition, or object that poses a danger specifically to security. Use Sicherheitsrisiko when this security-related aspect is central; Gefahr is more general.
Der offene Zugang ist ein Sicherheitsrisiko für die Bewohner.
The open access is a security risk for the residents.
Der offene Zugang ist eine Gefahr für die Bewohner.
The open access is a danger to the residents.
