internal security
AmE: /ɪnˈtɝːnəl sɪˈkjʊrəti/
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Definition of internal security - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
government safetyTECH.protection of a country from crime, rebellion, spying and other inside threatsTECH.
  • The ministry is responsible for maintaining internal security during elections.
national security
2.
workplace safetyTECH.measures protecting an organization from insider threats and breachesTECH.
  • The company strengthened internal security after several data leaks.
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Expressions with internal

for internal useadj.
meant to be used only inside one group or company
This report is strictly for internal use and should not be shared.
internal clockn.
personal sense of time and timing
His internal clock told him it was time to leave.
internal conflictn.
disagreement within a group or organization
The team faced internal conflict over the project's direction.
internal condomn.
barrier device worn inside the vagina or anus
She used an internal condom for protection.
internal errorn.
unexpected problem that happens inside a system or organization itself
The website showed an internal error and could not load the page.
internal mailn.
system for sending messages or packages within one organization only
Please send the contract through internal mail to the finance department.

Expressions with security

security blanketn.
blanket providing comfort to a child
The toddler never sleeps without his security blanket.
security theatern.
security measures creating an illusion of safety
The airport's new scanners are just security theater.
false sense of securityn.
belief in safety that is not real
The outdated alarm system provided a false sense of security.
private security guardn.
individual employed by a private company for security
A private security guard was stationed at the entrance of the event.
security cameran.
video camera used to watch and protect places from danger
The security camera recorded everything that happened in the store.
security checkn.
inspection of people or things for safety reasons
We went through a security check before boarding the plane.
security depositn.
money held by a landlord to cover damages or unpaid rent
He paid a $500 security deposit when he rented the apartment.
security guardn.
person employed to protect property or people
The security guard checked everyone's bags at the entrance.
security officern.
person employed to protect people and property
The security officer checked everyone's ID at the entrance.
security staffn.
individuals preventing unauthorized access or theft
Security staff monitored the surveillance cameras all night.

Terms related to internal security

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Terms with internal security included in their meaning

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home ministern.
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government official responsible for internal security and domestic public affairs
security branchn.
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government unit handling internal security and intelligence within a country

Examples of internal security in a sentence

  • Weak internal security made the country vulnerable to organized crime.
  • Stricter internal security prevented staff from accessing sensitive client files.
  • The audit revealed major flaws in the bank’s internal security.

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  1. French:sécurité intérieure, protection interne, ...
  2. German:innere Sicherheit, interne Sicherheit, ...
  3. Italian:sicurezza interna, sicurezza interna aziendale, ...
  4. Spanish:seguridad interior, seguridad corporativa interna, ...
  5. Portuguese:segurança interna, segurança interna da organização, ...
  6. Chinese:内部安全, 内控安全, ...
  7. Japanese:内部安全保障, 内部セキュリティ, ...
  8. Arabic:أَمْنٌ دَاخِلِيّ, أَمْنٌ مُؤَسَّسِيّ دَاخِلِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּטָּחוֹן פְּנִים, אַבְטָחָה פְּנִימִית, ...
  10. Russian:внутренняя безопасность, безопасность внутри организации, ...
  11. Ukrainian:внутрішня безпека, безпека всередині організації, ...
  12. Hindi:आंतरिक सुरक्षा, संगठनात्मक आंतरिक सुरक्षा, ...

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