protected
Guarded from harm
Protected describes something shielded from harm, interference, or unauthorized access.
A protected species has legal safeguards against hunting or habitat destruction.
Protected speech falls under constitutional guarantees.
In computing, protected files or directories have restricted access permissions.
A protected witness receives security from authorities.
The word implies deliberate measures taken to preserve or defend: The data is password-protected.
Converting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- passwordAuthentication string
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
antivirus · VPN · SSL · biometrics · two-factor · privacy · confidentiality · tokenization
Protective combat covering
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- screenDisplay or barrier
cover · deflector · aegis · visor · goggles · gloves · helmet · padding
Shelter from danger
- refugePlace of safety
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- asylumShelter from persecution
- shelterProtected place or structure
retreat · harbor · hideaway · oasis · safety · security · custody · care
Protected sacred space
- shrineSacred devotional place
- templeSacred worship structure
- consecratedDeclared sacred through ritual
- hallowedMade or regarded holy
sacrosanct · inviolable · revered · heritage · landmark · monument · reserve · wildlife
Heavily defended military structure
- strongholdFortified place of defense
- citadelFortified urban stronghold
- garrisonStationed military force
- bastionFortified defensive position
rampart · barricade · bulwark · battlement · parapet · watchtower · moat · palisade
Extent of inclusion
- policyAdopted principle of action
- premiumAdded cost for better
- claimStatement of ownership or truth
- deductibleOut-of-pocket threshold amount
beneficiary · underwriter · liability · indemnity · compensation · reimbursement · policyholder · actuary
encryption
Converting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- passwordAuthentication string
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
cybersecurity · antivirus · VPN · SSL · biometrics · two-factor · privacy · confidentiality · tokenization · anonymization
armor
Protective combat covering
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- guardWatchful defensive attention
screen · cover · deflector · aegis · visor · goggles · gloves · helmet · padding · insulation
haven
Shelter from danger
shelter · retreat · harbor · hideaway · oasis · safety · security · custody · care · safekeeping
sanctuary
Protected sacred space
- shrineSacred devotional place
- templeSacred worship structure
- consecratedDeclared sacred through ritual
hallowed · sacrosanct · inviolable · revered · heritage · landmark · monument · reserve · wildlife · endangered
fortress
Heavily defended military structure
- strongholdFortified place of defense
- citadelFortified urban stronghold
- garrisonStationed military force
bastion · rampart · barricade · bulwark · battlement · parapet · watchtower · moat · palisade · entrenchment
coverage
Extent of inclusion
deductible · beneficiary · underwriter · liability · indemnity · compensation · reimbursement · policyholder · actuary · adjuster
- protective propertieswaterproof, fireproof, bulletproof, shatterproof, dustproof
- Security Statussafe, secure, secured, unsafe, insecure
- security termsPIN, password, passwords, encryption, encrypted
- protectedshielded, guarded, secured, safe, sheltered
- Safety Termssafe, unsafe, hazardous, dangerous, risky
- wildlife statusendangered, extinct, vulnerable, threatened, rare species
protectedunprotected
Without safeguard or shield
vulnerable · defenseless · exposed · endangered · unsafe
protectedunprotected
Without safeguard or shield
unregulated · unrestricted · public domain · open season · undesignated
- protection racketsExtortion through threatened violence
- identity protectionMeasures preventing personal fraud
- financial protectionSafeguard against monetary loss
- protective gearEquipment preventing bodily harm
- screen protectorDevice display covering
- witness protectionHiding those who testified
protect, protection, protective, protector, protecting, protects, unprotected, protections, protectors