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security officer

NOUN
gatekeeper
Synonyms
STRONGEST
protector
STRONG
doorkeeper guard lookout monitor sentinel sentry
NOUN
watchkeeper
Synonyms
WEAK
caretaker curator custodian detective flagger guard keeper lookout observer patrol picket police officer ranger scout security guard sentinel sentry signaller spotter spy ward warden watch watcher

Example Sentences

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The chief information security officer at the cybersecurity company Sysdig, he hadn’t even tried to find a bug in a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Getting there requires at least a brief stint as a front-line security officer to build credibility as a leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

The men appeared to exchange words for a few seconds before being separated by Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities, Amazon's chief security officer Stephen Schmidt said in a LinkedIn post.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Will’s pals in the crowd noticed the security officer headed their way.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan