security center

Monitoring operations base

A security center is a facility or software interface that monitors and manages protective systems.

Physical security centers house personnel who watch surveillance feeds and coordinate responses to threats: The mall's security center spotted the shoplifter on camera.

In computing, a security center is a dashboard consolidating antivirus status, firewall settings, and other protective features: Windows Security Center flagged an outdated virus definition.

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safety vs. danger

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High-risk location

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control vs. vulnerability

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Area of blocked perception

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Territory without enforceable rules

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