Højsikkerheds

Højsikkerheds is a Danish term used to describe environments, systems, or equipment that require extensive protective measures to prevent unauthorized access, tampering, or disclosure. It is commonly applied as a prefix before a noun (højsikkerheds-) to indicate a high level of safety and security. The concept is used across sectors such as corrections, government and military facilities, critical infrastructure sites, data centers, and laboratories handling hazardous or sensitive materials.

Implementing højsikkerheds involves layered protection that combines physical and informational controls. Physical measures include perimeter barriers, secure fencing, controlled entry points, alarms, and surveillance. Administrative measures cover personnel vetting, background checks, access authorization, security training, and incident response planning. Technical controls encompass encryption, robust authentication, network segmentation, secure data handling, and redundant power and communications. Together, these measures aim to reduce risk, ensure continuity, and protect assets, people, and information.

Standards, regulations, and governance frameworks commonly influence højsikkerheds practices. Organizations may follow international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management and ISO 22301 for business continuity, alongside national laws and sector-specific requirements. Risk assessments, classification schemes, and formal security plans help determine appropriate levels of protection and compliance. In practice, højsikkerheds is a descriptor used in planning, procurement, and operations to denote the need for heightened security measures in design, construction, and ongoing management.