cybersecurity

or cy·ber se·cu·ri·ty

[ sahy-ber-si-kyoor-i-tee ]

/ ˌsaɪ bər sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /

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noun

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

the state of being protected against such crime.

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Origin of cybersecurity

First recorded in 1985–90; cyber- + security

Words nearby cybersecurity

cybernetic, cybernetics, cyberpet, cyberphobia, cyberpunk, cybersecurity, cybersex, cyberspace, cybersquatting, cyberstalking, cyberterrorism

How to use cybersecurity in a sentence

Since last year, she also had been working on a project with the USC Annenberg School of Communication to teach state election officials how to improve cybersecurity.
Tiffany Shackelford, 46, was known as a unique, fun ‘force’ to friends, family|Dana Hedgpeth|February 11, 2021|Washington Post
This is an indictment of the entire cybersecurity industry, as well as the intelligence community, that they were able to orchestrate such a broad, sweeping attack right under our noses.
The U.S. Spent $2.2 Million on a Cybersecurity System That Wasn’t Implemented — and Might Have Stopped a Major Hack|by Peter Elkind and Jack Gillum|February 2, 2021|ProPublica
He manages cybersecurity for the Ravens — when he’s not hunting for relics.
Amateur Baltimore historian unearths new passion for archaeology|Angela Roberts|January 21, 2021|Washington Post
The year-over-year explosion in industry-specific attacks underscores the need for meaningful advancements and maturity in cybersecurity programs.
Transforming the energy industry with AI|Jason Sparapani|January 21, 2021|MIT Technology Review

The news has some cybersecurity experts and privacy activists sounding the alarm, as this decision means a less-secure service for WhatsApp’s 2 billion users.
6 secure alternatives to WhatsApp|Sandra Gutierrez G.|January 18, 2021|Popular-Science
New FDA Guidelines And yet, there are few cybersecurity standards for medical devices.
How Your Pacemaker Will Get Hacked|Kaiser Health News|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her “little bird” may have been The3Pr0, the nickname for the many cybersecurity experts believe is the founder of SEA.
The Kardashian Look-Alike Trolling for Assad|Noah Shachtman, Michael Kennedy|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course, companies and governments can pay for advanced cybersecurity.
Facebook Apologizes For, but Doesn’t Retract, Discriminatory ‘Real Name’ Policy|Jay Michaelson|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This week, the company won a part in a $6 billion cybersecurity contract from the U.S. government.
Booz Allen Keeps Winning Government Security Contracts After Snowden Leak|Filipa Ioannou|August 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce: everyone gets money for cybersecurity.
Five Coolest Things in Obama’s New Budget Proposal|Josh Dzieza|April 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for cybersecurity

cybersecurity

/ (ˌsaɪbəˌsɪˈkjʊərɪtɪ) /

noun

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

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