ongesecuren
Ongesecuren is a term used in information security to describe the state of systems, networks, and services that remain insecure due to misconfigurations, weak authentication, unencrypted data in transit or at rest, and insufficient defense-in-depth. The concept emphasizes that security is not a single feature but a property of ongoing operational practices, software supply chains, and architectural choices.
Origin and usage: The term appears in security discussions and some industry writings as a neologism to
Characteristics: Ongesecuren typically involves persistent vulnerabilities, visibility gaps, and inconsistent security controls across environments such as
Impact and mitigation: The consequences include data breaches, regulatory penalties, downtime, and loss of trust. Mitigation
Related terms: insecure defaults, misconfiguration, unencrypted data, supply chain risk.