Security is the condition of being protected against danger or loss. In the general sense, security is a concept similar to safety. The nuance between the two is an added emphasis on being protected from dangers that originate from outside. Individuals or actions that encroach upon the condition of protection are responsible for the breach of security.
The word "security" in general usage is synonymous with "safety," but as a technical term "security" means that something not only is secure but that it has been secured. For example, in telecommunications, the term security has the following meanings:
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Security Resource Center - Security, networking and UNIX resources for system administrators.
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An Architectural Overview of UNIX Network Security - A document from the Center for Information Technology, National Institutes of Health.
BlogFish - Weblog by Jonathan Weiss about Unix, BSD, security, Programming in Ruby, Ruby on Rails and Agile Development.
Computer Security - How to secure your Unix computer system (emphasis on HP-UX).
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OpenBSD release errata - the OpenBSD CD errata page
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Secure your Digital UNIX (Tru64) Alpha - Notes for securing a DEC/Compaq Alpha running Tru64 UNIX.
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The Website of Johnny - About Linux/Unix, security, encryption.
Unix and Security Services and Solutions - Providing administration, installation, integration and consulting services for Unix and Security products and solutions.
Unix System Security Tools -- Introduction - An introduction to Unix security tools, including Ten General Security Rules.
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Vapid Labs - Security, Linux, FreeBSD, IRIX, midikeys, exploit, Vulnerability, Networking
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