security sweep
Searching for threats
A security sweep is a systematic search of a location for hidden threats—bugs, bombs, intruders, or other dangers.
The term appears in both physical and digital contexts: The team conducted a security sweep of the building before the summit, Run a security sweep on the network.
The sweep metaphor suggests thoroughness, covering an area completely rather than spot-checking.
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- scanBrief visual sweep
- bug detectorLocates concealed recording equipment
detection · bug · surveillance · checkpoint · inspection · clear the room · lockdown · tactical · breach · safeguard · protocol · premises · intruder · alert · canine · bomb · bomb squad · threat
- security patrolpatrol, mobile patrol, guard dogs, foot patrol, guard
- Secret Servicespecial agent, bodyguard, special agents, agent, federal agent
- spot checkrandom audit, walk-through
- protectionbodyguard, armor, gloves, shield, hard hat
security sweepwillful ignorance
Purposely remaining uninformed
neglect · complacency · inattention · oversight · standing down
security sweepsecurity breach
Unauthorized penetration of protected systems
exposure · opening up · vulnerability · open access · standing down
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