keysecurity

noun

UK /ˈkiː.sɪˌkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

US /ˈkiː.səˌkjʊr.ə.t̬i/

Keeping the keys to locks safe so nobody can take them.

The hotel uses keysecurity to make sure guests' room keys never get lost.

SYNONYMS

key safety key protection key safeguarding key custody

RELATED WORDS

locksmith keychain access control lockbox keycard

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The protection of digital keys used to lock and unlock computer data.

Good keysecurity stops hackers from stealing the passwords that protect your files.

3. A system for tracking who holds the keys to a building.

The school's keysecurity log shows which teacher signed out the gym key.

4. The practice of keeping spare keys hidden and safe from thieves.

He improved his home keysecurity by moving the spare key away from the doormat.