"security theater" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Attributed to Bruce Schneier. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} security theater (uncountable)
  1. Security measures which are intended to, or do, provide a feeling or illusion of improved security, while doing little or nothing to actually improve security. Wikipedia link: Bruce Schneier, security theater Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Security Synonyms: security theatre Translations (measures which provide a sense of security without providing security): sikkerhedsteater [neuter] (Danish), comédie sécuritaire [feminine] (French), Sicherheitstheater [neuter] (German)

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