secure
Fasten firmly shut
Secure means safe from threat, danger, or loss.
A secure building is protected against intrusion; a secure job is unlikely to be lost; a secure person feels confident and free from anxiety.
To secure something is to fasten it firmly (secure the load) or to obtain it (secure a loan).
In computing, secure describes encrypted or protected connections: Make sure the site is secure before entering payment info.
Free from peril
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- refugePlace of safety
- havenShelter from danger
- shelterProtected place or structure
well-being · peace of mind · comfort · stability · protection · risk-free · out of harm's way · unharmed
Formal promise of fulfillment
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- certainFree from doubt
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
locked in · ensured · clinched · sealed · wrapped up · in the bag · settled · finalized
Gain possession of
- obtainCome into possession of
- getObtain or become
- procureObtain through effort
- landEarth's solid surface
win · gain · clinch · lock up · nail down · capture · seize · bag
Transformed into cipher
- SSLWeb encryption protocol
- TLSNetwork encryption protocol
- HTTPSEncrypted browsing standard
- cipherHidden writing system
cryptographic · VPN · two-factor · authentication · firewall · biometric · digital signature · end-to-end
Kept from harm
- guardedWary and restrained
- defendedShielded from harm
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- shieldedProtected from harm
safeguarded · surveillance · alarm system · checkpoint · perimeter · patrol · armored · bulletproof
Deploying capital for returns
- retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
- savingsAccumulated money kept
- pensionRetiree's ongoing benefit
- 401kEmployer-sponsored retirement savings
portfolio · assets · nest egg · annuity · bonds · trust fund · endowment · collateral
Held against one's will
- imprisonedHeld in custody
- locked upConfined or secured
- incarceratedConfined in prison
- heldKept in grasp
confined · custody · containment · restrained · bound · shackled · captive · internment
safe
Free from peril
shelter · well-being · peace of mind · comfort · stability · protection · risk-free · out of harm's way · unharmed · reassured
fasten
Fix securely in position
bind · latch · bolt · clasp · strap · buckle · tether · moor · clamp · hitch
guarantee
Formal promise of fulfillment
confirmed · locked in · ensured · clinched · sealed · wrapped up · in the bag · settled · finalized · guaranteed
acquire
Gain possession of
land · win · gain · clinch · lock up · nail down · capture · seize · bag · score
encrypted
Transformed into cipher
cipher · cryptographic · VPN · two-factor · authentication · firewall · biometric · digital signature · end-to-end · tokenized
protected
Kept from harm
shielded · safeguarded · surveillance · alarm system · checkpoint · perimeter · patrol · armored · bulletproof · monitored
investment
Deploying capital for returns
- retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
- savingsAccumulated money kept
- pensionRetiree's ongoing benefit
401k · portfolio · assets · nest egg · annuity · bonds · trust fund · endowment · collateral · equity
detained
Held against one's will
- imprisonedHeld in custody
- locked upConfined or secured
- incarceratedConfined in prison
held · confined · custody · containment · restrained · bound · shackled · captive · internment · remand
- good feelingshappy, joy, content, pleased, glad
- securityalarm system, lock, safe, alarm, camera
- authenticationpassword, login, logout, fingerprint, ID
- certaintycertain, uncertain, unsure, definite, doubtful
- contentmentcontent, satisfied, pleased, gratified, fulfilled
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
securevulnerable
Open to attack
unsafe · endangered · unprotected · dangerous · insecure
- security cameraMounted recording device
- security blanketSoothing attachment object
- security guardHired protector of property
- UN Security CouncilWorld body overseeing peace
- security depositRefundable tenant payment upfront
- job securityProtected employment status
security, insecure, secured, insecurity, securing, securely, secures, unsecured, securities