safeguard
Shield from harm
A safeguard is something that protects against harm, risk, or unwanted outcomes: The Constitution includes safeguards against government overreach.
Safeguards can be physical barriers, legal protections, or procedural checks.
As a verb, to safeguard is to protect or defend: We must safeguard our children's future.
Obstruction preventing passage
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- railingHorizontal safety bar
- guardrailRoadside safety barrier
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
lock · bolt · gate · bulwark · fortification · bunker · rampart · shield
Protect from harm
- protectKeep from harm
- secureProtected from harm
- preserveProtect from loss
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
fortify · maintain · uphold · conserve · watch · escort · patrol · harbor
Careful attention to risk
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- prudenceCareful, wise judgment
preparedness · forethought · provision · anticipation · preventive · prophylactic · circumspection · wariness
Firm promise or certainty
- ensureMake something definite
- secureProtected from harm
- confirmValidate as true
- guaranteeFormal promise of fulfillment
certify · affirm · vouch · ascertain · clinch · entrench · warranty · pledge
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- passwordAuthentication string
biometrics · surveillance · access control · monitoring · intrusion detection · antivirus · alarm · lockdown
Provision in agreement
- provisionPreparatory supply or clause
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- statuteEnacted written rule
- complianceAdhering to requirements
oversight · audit · accountability · transparency · due process · checks and balances · recourse · liability
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
fence · lock · bolt · gate · bulwark · fortification · bunker · rampart · shield · armor
defend
Protect from harm
shield · fortify · maintain · uphold · conserve · watch · escort · patrol · harbor · sanctuary
caution
Careful attention to risk
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
prudence · preparedness · forethought · provision · anticipation · preventive · prophylactic · circumspection · wariness · carefulness
assurance
Firm promise or certainty
guarantee · certify · affirm · vouch · ascertain · clinch · entrench · warranty · pledge · promise
firewall
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
password · biometrics · surveillance · access control · monitoring · intrusion detection · antivirus · alarm · lockdown · CCTV
clause
Provision in agreement
- provisionPreparatory supply or clause
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- statuteEnacted written rule
compliance · oversight · audit · accountability · transparency · due process · checks and balances · recourse · liability · indemnity
- helpingaid, assist, give a hand, help, helping hand
- defensedefense, defending, protecting, protection, security
- cautioncareful, be careful, cautious, caution, watch out
- defendprotect, shield, block, resist, parry
- defenseswall, walls, fence, gate, barrier
- practical measuresbackup plan, checkpoint, drill, emergency plan, evacuation
safeguardendanger
To put at risk
jeopardize · imperil · harm · threaten · hazard
safeguardattack
Aggressive act against another
assault · aggression · assail · offense · offensive
safeguardvulnerability
Openness to harm
exposure · weakness · liability · susceptibility · loophole