Meaning of security through obscurity | Babel Free
Definitions
The habit or practice of relying on a potential attacker's lack of knowledge will maintain security.
Examples
“This security through obscurity proved adequate for our prototype, but it was unacceptable for a turnin service in wide use⟳.”
“According to security-through-obscurity advocates, if we carefully hide⟳ our gaping vulnerabilities from our enemies, the bad guys will give⟳ up in frustration when they cannot easily find⟳ holes.”
“Things such as security through obscurity become⟳ common practices that usually have⟳ damaging results.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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