Safeguard
nounverified·updated May 9, 2026
A practice, procedure or mechanism that reduces risk
polysemousISACA Cybersecurity Glossary
Senses
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 2
Protective measures prescribed to meet the security requirements (i.e., confidentiality, integrity, and availability) specified for an information system. Safeguards may include security features, management constraints, personnel security, and security of physical structures, areas, and devices. Synonymous with security controls and countermeasures.
Wordset Dictionary
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
Wordset Dictionary
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
Classifications
Entity Type
Control92%rule-basedr:entity.control.safeguard.v1
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Sensitivity
unclassified
Information Class
unclassified
Variants
- synonym
- guardsafe-conduct
- alternatephrasing
- Safeguards
- plural
- Safeguards
- possessive
- Safeguard's
- pluralpossessive
- Safeguards'