Security

For other uses, see Security (disambiguation).

Security means to prevent dangers or losses. In general, security is similar to safety. The difference between the two is that security cares more than general safety about dangers from the outside.

X-rays and metal detectors are used to control what is allowed to pass through an airport security perimeter

Security spikes protect a gated community in the East End of London

Airports and banks usually have a lot of security measures. Prison security is used mainly to stop prisoners from escaping. It is also used to stop prisoners from harming prison employees or other prisoners.

Maximum security is found in or around prisons or other types of places where people need to be kept in or kept out. It is the highest security level for a building or area.

Related pages

• Law enforcement
• Insurance
• Hacking
• Police

References

• Monahan, Torin, ed. (2006), Surveillance and Security: Technological Politics and Power in Everyday Life. New York: Routledge: ISBN 0-415-95393-6
• Operations Security Professional's Association Website http://www.opsecprofessionals.org.

Other websites

• ISO/IEC 15443-1: Overview and framework
• ISO/IEC 15443-2: Assurance methods
• ISO/IEC 15443-3: Analysis of assurance methods
• ISO/IEC 15408 refer also to Common Criteria
• ISO/IEC 17799:2005 Code of practice for information security management