cybersecurity

or cy·ber se·cu·ri·ty

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

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.

cybersecurity

/ ˌsaɪbəˌsɪˈkjʊərɪtɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cybersecurity¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

From 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.

From ProPublica

He manages cybersecurity for the Ravens — when he’s not hunting for relics.

From Washington Post

The year-over-year explosion in industry-specific attacks underscores the need for meaningful advancements and maturity in cybersecurity programs.

From 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.

From Popular-Science

New FDA Guidelines And yet, there are few cybersecurity standards for medical devices.

From The Daily Beast

Her “little bird” may have been The3Pr0, the nickname for the many cybersecurity experts believe is the founder of SEA.

From The Daily Beast

Of course, companies and governments can pay for advanced cybersecurity.

From The Daily Beast

This week, the company won a part in a $6 billion cybersecurity contract from the U.S. government.

From The Daily Beast

Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce: everyone gets money for cybersecurity.

From The Daily Beast