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 Police Fire Professionals of America Local 5 - Represents security personnel in Seattle.
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Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America - Formerly known as the United Plant Guard Workers of America. Organized in 200 locals, represents 20,000 members in the United States and Canada.
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SPFPA Local 114 - Represents security, fire and police personnel in the Detroit area.
SPFPA Local 127 - Security and emergency personnel at Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
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SPFPA Local 64 - Represents approximately 200 plant guard officers in the Mahoning Valley of Ohio at nine different units.
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UPGWA Local 117 - Representing security, fire and safety workers in Flint, Michigan.