security service

• Organisation ou service chargé de protéger un État, une organisation ou une personne contre des menaces telles que l'espionnage, le terrorisme ou la criminalité.

An organization or department responsible for protecting a country, organization, or individual from threats such as espionage, terrorism, or crime.

1. Government agencyB2formal

   An official organization responsible for protecting a country's national security, often dealing with intelligence, counterintelligence, and counterterrorism.

   service de renseignement

   • The security service intercepted a potential threat to the embassy.
   • He worked for the country's security service for over a decade.
   • The security service monitors communications to prevent espionage.

2. Private security companyB1formal

   A private company that provides protective services, such as guarding property, people, or events.

   Société de sécurité privée

   • The bank hired a security service to patrol the premises at night.
   • A security service was contracted for the music festival.
   • The security service installed cameras and alarm systems.