Securing: meaning, definitions and examples

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securing

 

[ sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data protection

Securing means protecting something from being accessed, used, or harmed by unauthorized individuals or entities. It involves implementing measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the protected entity.

Synonyms

defending, protecting, safeguarding

Examples of usage

  • Securing sensitive information with encryption technology
  • Securing a premises with surveillance cameras
  • Securing a network with firewalls and access controls

Translations

Translations of the word "securing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 segurando

🇮🇳 सुरक्षा करना

🇩🇪 sichern

🇮🇩 mengamankan

🇺🇦 забезпечення

🇵🇱 zabezpieczanie

🇯🇵 確保する

🇫🇷 sécuriser

🇪🇸 asegurar

🇹🇷 güvence altına alma

🇰🇷 보안

🇸🇦 تأمين

🇨🇿 zajištění

🇸🇰 zabezpečenie

🇨🇳 确保

🇸🇮 zavarovanje

🇮🇸 tryggja

🇰🇿 қамтамасыз ету

🇬🇪 დაცვა

🇦🇿 təminat

🇲🇽 asegurar

Word origin

The word 'securing' originates from the Old French word 'securer', which means 'to protect'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the concept of ensuring safety and protection against potential threats or risks. In the context of data and information security, securing has become a critical aspect of modern technology and privacy practices.

See also: insecure, insecurity, secured, securely, secureness, security, unsecured.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,062, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.