Define: Security Measure

The meaning of “Security Measure” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Security Measure defined in a legal contract?

  • Security Measure means a universal, independent form of security control that influences what the solution should do to ensure a secure environment. It describes security in a behavioral sense, not as a design decision. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Security Measure means any action taken with regards to an aerodrome to prevent illegal activities or to maintain peace at the aerodrome. However, it doesn't include— Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Security Measure means the evaluation, planning, design, purchase and installation of equipment and facilities to prevent unauthorized physical and electronic intrusion into, or deliberate damage of, sewage facilities, nonpoint source control or estuary management projects. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Security Measure means any action taken in accordance with this decision to control risks to security. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Security Measure means password, access code, encryption code or biometric information in the form of computer data. It also includes any means of limiting access to authorized persons or to secure recognition precedent to granting access to communication data, a communication network, a computer system or computer data. Seen in 2 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of security measure' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Security Measure means any action, including technologically-based systems, created to manage risk and ensure a secure environment.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Establishing confidentiality.
  • Outlining data processing protocols.
  • Setting up software or technology usage terms.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Security Measure means a universally applicable control, that directly influences an outcome in order to maintain security.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Setting up staff protocols.
  • Defining partnership roles and responsibilities.
  • Establishing franchise operational terms.

Relevant Sectors

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Security Measure means any action, including technologically-based systems, created to manage risk and ensure a secure environment

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