Sicherung

Sicherung is a German noun that denotes the act of making something safe, stable, or protected, as well as the state or condition of being secure. The word covers a broad range of contexts, from physical safety to organizational risk management. It is derived from sichern, to secure, and is used in both everyday language and technical terms.

In electrical engineering and consumer electronics, die Sicherung refers to a protective device such as a fuse or circuit breaker that interrupts current to prevent damage or injury. In information technology, eine Datensicherung is a backup copy of data, and Datensicherungen are used to restore systems after loss or failure.

In finance and law, Sicherung can refer to security or collateral that guarantees obligations, and phrases like Sicherheiten or Absicherungen describe such guarantees. In risk management and security planning, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen or Sicherungsmaßnahmen are implemented to reduce risk and enhance safety in operations, facilities, and personnel.

As a general concept, Sicherung thus encompasses both concrete devices and procedural measures aimed at safeguarding people, assets, information, and continuity.