A security philosophy which postulates that adversaries are all-knowing and highly competent, against which risks are avoided by maximizing defenses and minimizing vulnerabilities (JSCR 1994).
A risk handling option which eliminates risk by eliminating or modifying the concept, requirements, specifications, or practices that create the unacceptable risk.
Performing a task to eliminate the risk posed by another task. Risk avoidance often involves changing the project plan to eliminate the risk or to protect the project objectives from its impact. It is one of three risk mitigation strategies; see also risk reduction and risk transference.
Taking steps to save oneself from exposure to a danger.