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

"Japan has always been a little bit complacent in terms of cybersecurity," Renata Naurzalieva, director of Japan operations at business development consultancy Intralink, told AFP.

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Dealmakers have been encouraged after several major acquisitions were easily cleared, including Google-parent Alphabet’s $32 billion deal for cybersecurity company Wiz.

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With more than 2.6 billion views a year, Bom tried to explain that the site's refresh - prompted by a major cybersecurity breach in 2015 - was aimed at improving stability, security and accessibility.

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But once in state house, he has been accused of passing oppressive measures which he had previously opposed, such as the Cybersecurity Law.

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The lawsuit by a former cybersecurity analyst included an audio recording of the executive’s alleged comments.

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