External Security
/ɛksˈtɜːrnəl sɪˈkjʊərəti/
Definitions
- (n.) Measures and policies implemented to protect a state's borders and interests from external threats such as military aggression, espionage, or terrorism.
The government increased its external security to prevent cross-border terrorism.
- (n.) Safeguards applied to information systems and networks to prevent unauthorized access or attacks originating outside an organization’s internal environment.
External security protocols were updated to guard against cyber attacks from foreign sources.
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- external security
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Commentary
Legal texts distinguish external security often in context of national sovereignty and cybersecurity law; careful specification is needed to clarify which sphere—physical defense or information security—is intended.
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