Synonyms for

Security

Verb / sɪˈkjʊrʌti: / Another word for security — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Security means the state of being protected or safe from harm.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

safety protection assurance stability

Informal

safety peace of mind being safe

Literary

sanctuary refuge shelter

Antonyms

insecurity danger vulnerability jeopardy risk precariousness

Common collocations

  • national security
  • job security
  • data security
  • personal security
  • security measures
  • security guard
  • security system
  • security risk

Word family

noun security
verb secure
adjective secure
adverb securely

Usage note

Often used in contexts of protection from harm or threat. 'Security' can refer to physical safety, financial stability, or freedom from doubt.

Example sentences

  1. The security guard checked everyone's bags before they entered the building.
  2. My parents always make sure our house has good security.
  3. The bank has a lot of security cameras to make sure no one steals any money.
  4. The company hired a security expert to make sure their computer systems were safe from hackers.
  5. The security of the country is very important to the government.

Quotes

  • Security is not a product, but a process. It's more than designing strong cryptography into a system; it's designing the entire system such that all security measures, including cryptography, work together.
  • If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the technology.
  • The only truly secure system is one that is powered off, cast in a block of concrete and sealed in a lead-lined room with armed guards.

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