leak prevention
Blocking unwanted flow
Leak prevention refers to measures taken to stop unwanted escape of liquids, gases, or information before it occurs.
In physical contexts, it covers sealing pipes, tanks, and containers: The company invested in leak prevention for their oil storage facilities.
In information security, leak prevention means safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized disclosure: The new software includes data leak prevention features.
The term emphasizes proactive measures rather than reactive fixes.
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- joint compoundDrywall finishing paste
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- valveFluid flow controller
shut off valve · barrier · sensor · waterproofing · maintenance schedule · safety protocol · impermeable · risk assessment · containment · thermal camera · plug · alarm · patch · pipe fitting · O-ring · rubber seal · tight seal · regulatory standards
- plumbingpipes, valves, fittings, faucets, drains
- moisture controldehumidifier, dehumidifiers, dehumidification, moisture barrier, moisture barriers
leak preventiondamage repair
Fixing what was harmed
leak repair · damage control · remediation · cleanup · emergency response
leak preventiondisclosure
Act of revealing information
venting · draining · opening the floodgates · whistleblowing · dumping
leak preventionsecurity breach
Unauthorized penetration of protected systems
vulnerability · exposure · puncturing · negligence · perforation