information security
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of information security
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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According to online profiles, he worked for Google for more than 12 years as an engineer focused on information security.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
He has applied to more than 1,200 jobs since being let go from his role as an information security analyst for a government contractor in October.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Like all information security, this will be a rapidly evolving landscape that will require a multifaceted approach and constant adaptation.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
“What was once thought of as simply a physical crime has now become a complex mix of internet access and physical execution,” said Randolph Barr, chief information security officer at cybersecurity firm Cequence Security.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
It is impossible for the Government to deny that we have failed miserably in our information security and privacy implementation.
From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Schwartau, Winn
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