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Defining Security: The Difference Between Safety & Privacy

June 29, 2017

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Have you ever had a moment where you were reading something and suddenly doubted your comprehension of a particular word? I had this experience recently, about the meaning of the word “security.” As someone whose job title includes security, it was a particularly perplexing moment. At the same time, it cleared up a lot of confusion I’ve had about how security is viewed by its various constituencies.

For most of us, our first introduction to the concept of security is in the physical realm –   perhaps in a contact with security guard or a security checkpoint. The former is like a monitor whose job is to stop dangerous things already happening.

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