Said of a resource whose security attributes are adequately protected. See Security Attributes: Authenticity, Integrity, Confidentiality .

A Web site that supports any of the major security protocols to protect against third party tampering.

Secure means that encryption software is used to protect information being sent over the Internet.

Invulnerable to interception, break-in, or other forms of unauthorized tampering.

Brand name for a group of materials used for ballistic protection in civilian applications.

If transfer of information over the Internet is secure, it means that encryption software is used to protect the information and prevent it being read or tampered with.

Password protect.

A Web page that uses software to protect the information users enter.