security system
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Definition
- Noun:
- An electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in: A physical system designed to detect unauthorized entry into a building, area, or vehicle and to alert occupants or authorities.
- (Computing) A system that enforces boundaries between computer networks: A set of hardware and software measures designed to protect a computer network or system from unauthorized access, attacks, or data breaches.
Usage Examples
Noun (Physical Device):
- The office installed a new security system after the break-in.
- When the window was forced open, the security system triggered a loud alarm.
Noun (Computing):
- A firewall is a critical component of any network security system.
- The company's security system blocked the attempted cyber attack.
Advanced Usage
- "to bypass a security system": to find a way to avoid or deactivate the protective measures.
- The thief managed to bypass the building's security system.
- "to integrate a security system": to combine different security components into a unified, functioning whole.
- We integrated the cameras and motion sensors into a single, smart security system.
Variants and Related Words
- Security (n): The state of being free from danger or threat; measures taken to achieve this state.
- The airport has very tight security.
- System (n): A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
- The solar system has eight planets.
Synonyms
- Alarm system: A system that gives a warning signal.
- Surveillance system: A system that monitors activity, often using cameras.
- Network security: Measures to protect a computer network.
- Intrusion detection system (IDS): A device or software that monitors a network for malicious activity.
Related Phrases
- Security system monitoring: A service where a remote center watches for alerts from a security system and contacts emergency services if needed.
- We pay for 24/7 security system monitoring.
- Home security system: A security system designed for residential use.
- They decided to invest in a comprehensive home security system.
Related Idioms
- A false sense of security: A feeling of being safe that is not based on a real or adequate level of protection.
- Leaving the door unlocked gave him a false sense of security.
- Tighten security: To increase or strengthen protective measures.
- After the incident, the museum decided to tighten security.
Noun
- an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
- (computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks