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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Outdated software poses a significant security risk to the entire network.
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!
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'die Gefahr' and 'das Sicherheitsrisiko' can both mean that something is unsafe and harm may occur. 'die Gefahr' is more general and fits many situations: traffic, weather, health, or everyday life. 'das Sicherheitsrisiko' is more specific when talking about security systems, protection, data, buildings, or people. It often refers to the thing or person that threatens safety or security. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Sicherheitsrisiko' is always a kind of 'Gefahr'. But not every 'Gefahr' is called a 'Sicherheitsrisiko'.
Ein offenes Passwort auf dem Schreibtisch ist ein Sicherheitsrisiko.
A password left out on the desk is a security risk.
Im starken Nebel unterschätzen viele Fahrer die Gefahr.
In thick fog, many drivers underestimate the danger.