security risk

noun

1

: someone who could damage an organization by giving information to an enemy or competitor

2

: someone or something that is a risk to safety

Any package left unattended will be deemed a security risk.

Examples of security risk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And in the middle of the Iran war, its proponents fear that could pose a major national security risk. —Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 June 2026

Trying to handle a travel crisis from a hotel lobby computer hours after the fact is a recipe for frustration—and, potentially, another security risk. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

One reason Red Sea traffic remains depressed is because ships can bypass it and avoid the security risk altogether by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. —Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 May 2026

Earlier this year, Thomas was scheduled to attend an event in person at American University in Washington, but had to switch to remote attendance due to a security risk. —Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026

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