Korean word

보안

Pronunciation

Romanizationpoan

Meaning

  • nounsecurity

Example

회사에서 보안을 강화했다.hoe sa e seo po a neul kang hwa haet tta

The company strengthened security.

Illustration for 보안 (security)

More examples

내 컴퓨터에 보안 프로그램을 설치했다.nae keom pyu teo e po an peu ro geu rae meul seol chi haet tta

I installed security software on my computer.

Core concept

A protective system that keeps people, property, and information safe from danger or intrusion.

Common phrases

  • 보안 프로그램po an peu ro geu raem

    security software

  • 보안 설정po an seol jeong

    security settings

Similar words

보호poho: The act or means of keeping someone or something safe from danger or damage.
경비kyeongbi: Watching over a building or surrounding area to protect it from trouble.
출입통제churiptongje: Managing who may enter or leave a building, room, or other area.
감시kamsi: Watching a person, place, or situation closely to track what is happening.

Definition in Korean

위험이나 침해로부터 사람·물건·정보의 안전을 지키기 위한 조치나 체계.wi heo mi na chim hae ro bu teo sa ram mul geon cheong bo ui an jeo neul chi ki gi wi han cho chi na che gye

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines bo, meaning protection, with an, meaning peace or safety, to express keeping things secure.

Usage tips

  • In workplace contexts, it usually refers to a coordinated set of measures rather than one guard, device, or rule.

Opposites

  • 취약점chwiyakjjeomvulnerabilitynoun

Related words

  • 보안프로그램poanpeurogeuraemsecurity softwarenoun
  • 보안설정poanseoljeongsecurity settingsnoun

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