| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | access control | restriction of entry or use |
| 2. | antivirus protection | defense against computer viruses |
| 3. | armor | protective covering against attack |
| 4. | asset protection | safeguarding valuable property |
| 5. | assurance | confidence that something is safe |
| 6. | asylum | protection given to vulnerable people |
| 7. | authentication | verification of identity or validity |
| 8. | backup | reserve support if needed |
| 9. | bail | money guaranteeing court appearance |
| 10. | barricade | temporary protective barrier |
| 11. | barrier | obstacle that protects or blocks |
| 12. | bond | formal guarantee or financial surety |
| 13. | border protection | defense and control of borders |
| 14. | buffering | cushioning protection from shocks |
| 15. | bulwark | strong defense or protection |
| 16. | clearance | official permission for access |
| 17. | collateral | property pledged for a loan |
| 18. | collateralization | securing debt with pledged assets |
| 19. | countermeasure | action taken against a threat |
| 20. | cover | protective support or concealment |
| 21. | coverage | insurance protection or extent |
| 22. | crime prevention | measures reducing criminal activity |
| 23. | cushioning | protection against impact or loss |
| 24. | data protection | safeguarding digital information |
| 25. | debenture | debt instrument, sometimes secured |
| 26. | deed of trust | property document securing a loan |
| 27. | defense | protection against attack or harm |
| 28. | deposit | money held as a guarantee |
| 29. | encryption | coded protection of information |
| 30. | enforcement | compelling compliance for protection |
| 31. | environmental safety | protection from environmental hazards |
| 32. | executive protection | security for important people |
| 33. | failsafe | feature preventing dangerous failure |
| 34. | fence | barrier providing protection or control |
| 35. | fire safety | protection from fire hazards |
| 36. | firewalling | blocking unauthorized network access |
| 37. | food safety | protection from unsafe food |
| 38. | fortification | strengthening against attack or danger |
| 39. | guarantee | promise of safety or performance |
| 40. | guaranty | formal guarantee, especially financial |
| 41. | guard | person or thing that protects |
| 42. | guarding | watchful protection against danger |
| 43. | hardening | strengthening systems against attack |
| 44. | haven | safe place or refuge |
| 45. | hazard control | managing sources of danger |
| 46. | health safety | protection from health hazards |
| 47. | home protection | safeguarding a residence |
| 48. | homeland defense | protection of a country internally |
| 49. | immunity | protection from harm or penalty |
| 50. | indemnity | protection against financial liability |
| 51. | insulation | protection from outside effects |
| 52. | insurance | protection against financial loss |
| 53. | intrusion detection | identifying unauthorized system access |
| 54. | intrusion prevention | blocking unauthorized system access |
| 55. | invulnerability | state of being unable to be harmed |
| 56. | lien | legal claim securing a debt |
| 57. | life assurance | British term for life insurance |
| 58. | life insurance | policy paying after death |
| 59. | loss prevention | measures preventing damage or theft |
| 60. | malware protection | defense against malicious software |
| 61. | maritime safety | protection at sea |
| 62. | monitoring | continuous checking for safety |
| 63. | mortgage | loan secured by property |
| 64. | national defense | military protection of a nation |
| 65. | national safety | protection of a nation |
| 66. | occupational safety | protection of workers from hazards |
| 67. | patrol | protective watch over an area |
| 68. | pledge | something promised as guarantee |
| 69. | policing | enforcement for order and safety |
| 70. | precaution | measure taken to prevent harm |
| 71. | preventive measure | action taken to avoid harm |
| 72. | privacy | freedom from unwanted exposure |
| 73. | protection | defense against harm or loss |
| 74. | protective measure | action intended to keep safe |
| 75. | rampart | protective barrier or defense |
| 76. | refuge | safe place or protection |
| 77. | reinforcement | added strength or protection |
| 78. | risk management | controlling threats and losses |
| 79. | risk reduction | lowering exposure to danger |
| 80. | road safety | protection from traffic dangers |
| 81. | safeguarding | active protection from danger |
| 82. | safeness | condition of being safe |
| 83. | safety | freedom from danger or harm |
| 84. | sanctuary | place of safety or protection |
| 85. | screening | protective filtering or covering |
| 86. | shelter | protection from danger or hardship |
| 87. | shield | thing that protects from harm |
| 88. | shielding | protection by a shield or barrier |
| 89. | stability | firmness and freedom from disruption |
| 90. | supervision | watchful management for safety |
| 91. | surety | guarantee or formal assurance |
| 92. | theft prevention | measures stopping stealing |
| 93. | threat protection | defense against possible dangers |
| 94. | transport safety | protection in transportation |
| 95. | vigilance | watchfulness against danger |
| 96. | wall | solid protective barrier |
| 97. | warrant | official authorization or guarantee |
| 98. | warranty | formal promise of repair or quality |
| 99. | watch | protective vigilance or guard duty |
| 100. | workplace safety | protection at a place of work |