Die Sicherheit
Example: Die Sicherheit der Daten hat für uns höchste Priorität.
Definition
"Die Sicherheit" in technology refers to the state or condition of being protected from harm, danger, or unauthorized access. It ensures that data, systems, and processes are safeguarded against threats, maintaining integrity and confidentiality, as in the phrase, 'Die Sicherheit der Daten hat für uns höchste Priorität.'
Etymology
The German word "die Sicherheit" originates from the Middle High German word 'sicherhait,' which means certainty or security. It combines 'sicher,' meaning safe or secure, with the suffix '-heit,' indicating a state or quality. Did you know that the concept of security has been crucial since medieval times to protect castles and valuables?
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"Die Sicherheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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