noun
protective measure; safeguard
A measure or policy designed to protect against a specific threat or danger. Often used in formal or technical contexts such as security, disaster prevention, or public health.
政府は新たな感染症に対する防護策を発表した。
The government announced new protective measures against infectious diseases.
このシステムには複数の防護策が組み込まれている。
This system incorporates multiple safeguards.
防御策 is a near-synonym also meaning defensive measure, but 防護策 often implies a more comprehensive protective plan or policy.
Compound of 防護 (ぼうご, 'protection') and 策 (さく, 'plan' or 'measure').