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Securitythe is a theoretical framework that examines how security practices intersect with ethics, governance, and social values. The term, a blend of security and ethics or theory, has appeared in academic discourse and some policy discussions to describe an integrated approach to designing, implementing, and assessing security measures. It seeks to balance protective objectives with respect for privacy, civil liberties, transparency, and human rights.
Core concepts include proportionality, accountability, governance, and human-centric design. Proportionality requires that security measures be commensurate
Framework components often include threat modeling, risk assessment, privacy-preserving techniques, secure-by-design development, and auditable controls. In
Criticisms note that the term can be vague and its implementation resource-intensive, with potential tensions between
See also: cybersecurity ethics, privacy by design, risk management, governance and compliance.