keysafeguarding

noun

UK /ˈkiːˌseɪfɡɑːdɪŋ/

US /ˈkiːˌseɪfɡɑːrdɪŋ/

The act of keeping keys safe so they are not lost or stolen.

The hotel uses a keysafeguarding system to track every room key.

SYNONYMS

key protection key security key custody key control

RELATED WORDS

key management lockbox keychain access control

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of protecting digital encryption keys from unauthorized access.

Strong keysafeguarding prevents hackers from stealing encrypted data.

3. A policy or procedure for tracking who holds building keys.

The school's keysafeguarding rules require signing keys in and out.

4. The practice of storing spare keys in a secure place.

Keysafeguarding means keeping the spare set in a locked cabinet.