security-through-obscurity

A form of security through obscurity — The habit or practice of relying on a potential attacker's lack of knowledge will maintain security.

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  1. alternativeAlternative form of security through obscurity.
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APA

security-through-obscurity. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/security-through-obscurity

MLA

“security-through-obscurity.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/security-through-obscurity. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “security-through-obscurity,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/security-through-obscurity.

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