cybersecurity

American  

[sahy-ber-si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˌsaɪ bər sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /

Or cyber security

noun

1. precautions taken to guard against crime that involves the internet, especially unauthorized access to computer systems and data connected to the internet.

2. the state of being protected against such crime.

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cybersecurity British  

/ ˌsaɪbəˌsɪˈkjʊərɪtɪ /

noun

1. computing the state of being safe from electronic crime and the measures taken to achieve this

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Etymology

Origin of cybersecurity

First recorded in 1985–90; cyber- ( def. ) + security ( def. )

Example Sentences

Those risks include potentially far-reaching impacts to the American supply chain, and the possibility of a cybersecurity attack that could disrupt infrastructure or cause harm to people, according to a summary of the decision.

From BBC

It follows the unexpected boom in popularity in China of OpenClaw, an agent tool created by an Austrian researcher that has fascinated programmers worldwide despite cybersecurity concerns.

From Barron's

You have written that solar energy and cybersecurity are two areas worth considering.

From Barron's

We expect solar energy and cybersecurity companies to have strong secular earnings-growth tailwinds.

From Barron's

On cybersecurity, we have seen a widespread decline in software stocks.

From Barron's