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secure storage

[ sɪˈkjʊr ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ]

Noun

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data protection

A secure storage is a physical or virtual location where sensitive information is stored in a way that only authorized personnel can access it. It often involves encryption, access controls, and other security measures to protect the data from unauthorized access.

Synonyms

encrypted storage, protected storage, safe storage.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
secure storage	General term for storage that is safe from various threats, often in physical or digital contexts. We use secure storage for all our confidential documents. The secure storage locker in the library is available for students.
safe storage	Often indicates a well-guarded, secure, and physically safe place to store valuable items or data. Jewelry should be kept in a safe storage like a vault. Make sure your medications are in safe storage, out of reach of children.
protected storage	A general term that can refer to both physical and digital storage that has some form of protection against theft, damage, or unauthorized access. The protected storage area is under surveillance 24/7. This application offers protected storage for your passwords.
encrypted storage	More specific to digital storage, this term emphasizes that the data are encrypted and hence unreadable without proper decryption keys. All sensitive information on the server is kept in encrypted storage. To protect your files from unauthorized access, consider using encrypted storage.

Examples of usage

Sensitive documents are kept in a secure storage to prevent data breaches.
The company uses secure storage solutions to safeguard customer information.
Secure storage is essential for compliance with data protection regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "secure storage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 armazenamento seguro

🇮🇳 सुरक्षित भंडारण

🇩🇪 sichere Lagerung

🇮🇩 penyimpanan aman

🇺🇦 безпечне зберігання

🇵🇱 bezpieczne przechowywanie

🇯🇵 安全な保管

🇫🇷 stockage sécurisé

🇪🇸 almacenamiento seguro

🇹🇷 güvenli depolama

🇰🇷 안전한 저장

🇸🇦 تخزين آمن

🇨🇿 bezpečné uložení

🇸🇰 bezpečné ukladanie

🇨🇳 安全存储

🇸🇮 varno shranjevanje

🇮🇸 örugg geymsla

🇰🇿 қауіпсіз сақтау

🇬🇪 უსაფრთხო შენახვა

🇦🇿 təhlükəsiz saxlama

🇲🇽 almacenamiento seguro

Etymology

The concept of secure storage dates back to ancient civilizations where valuable items were kept in well-guarded places to prevent theft or damage. With the advancement of technology, the need for secure storage of digital data has become increasingly important in the modern world. Organizations and individuals alike rely on secure storage solutions to safeguard their sensitive information from cyber threats and unauthorized access.