// THREAT DETECTION AND DATA PRIVACY TERM
Safeguard
A safeguard is any measure or control designed to protect information systems, data, and networks from cyber threats and reduce the impact of security incidents. It acts as a defense against potential harm.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
In cybersecurity and defense, a safeguard is a security control (technical, administrative, or physical) implemented to protect information assets, systems, and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction, thereby preventing or mitigating cyber incidents and ensuring organizational resilience.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Security control
- Protective measure
- Defense mechanism
- Countermeasure
- Protection
- Mitigation
USAGE NOTE
Safeguards are fundamental to an organization's risk management strategy, continually evolving to counter emerging threats and support incident prevention and response.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Safeguard.
Develops a comprehensive platform for enterprise cybersecurity, including advanced firewalls, cloud security, and threat intelligence to safeguard networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
Specializes in cloud-delivered endpoint and workload protection, threat intelligence, and security operations to safeguard against breaches and cyberattacks.
A global aerospace and defense company that develops advanced cybersecurity solutions and technologies to safeguard national security systems, critical infrastructure, and military assets.
Provides incident response, threat intelligence, and proactive security services to help organizations safeguard their digital assets from advanced persistent threats and cyberattacks.
Offers a broad portfolio of cybersecurity solutions, including firewalls, endpoint security, and network security, designed to safeguard entire IT infrastructures.
A major defense contractor that develops and integrates advanced cyber defense and offensive capabilities, safeguarding critical systems and national security interests.
Provides a wide range of networking hardware and software, along with comprehensive cybersecurity products and services to safeguard networks, data, and user access.
A U.S. government agency dedicated to safeguarding the nation's critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats, providing resources and guidance for protection.
A multinational defense, security, and aerospace company that develops advanced cyber security and intelligence capabilities to safeguard governments and critical national infrastructure.