turvallisuuden

Turvallisuus, and its genitive turvallisuuden, is a Finnish concept referring to the state of being protected from danger, harm, or disruption. It encompasses both safety (protection of people and property from physical harm) and security (resilience against intentional or accidental threats). The term is widely used in everyday language, policy discussions, and organizational planning.

The word derives from turva, meaning protection or shelter, with the suffix -llisuus forming a noun that denotes a state or condition.

Turvallisuuden spans several domains: physical safety such as workplaces, road safety, and disaster preparedness; information security including data protection and cybersecurity; and public or national safety covering crime prevention, emergency response, and protection of critical infrastructure. In business and government, it also refers to risk management and resilience-building.

Policy practice emphasizes prevention, detection, mitigation, and recovery. Risk assessments identify threats and vulnerabilities to guide investments in safety measures, regulations, training, and emergency planning. Progress is measured by indicators such as incident rates, compliance, response times, and system resilience, while the perception of safety influences trust and social cohesion.

Overall, turvallisuuden describes how effectively a system, organization, or society protects people and assets from harm or disruption across physical, digital, and societal dimensions.