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

ServiceNow agrees to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for $7.75 billion in cash, marking its largest acquisition to date.

From Barron's

ServiceNow reaches an agreement to acquire cybersecurity company Armis in a $7.75 billion all-cash deal.

From Barron's

ServiceNow declined 2% after agreeing to acquire cybersecurity company Armis in an all-cash deal worth $7.75 billion.

From Barron's

ServiceNow announced the acquisition of cybersecurity company Armis on Tuesday, marking a shift in the software giant’s business strategy.

From MarketWatch

Artificial-intelligence software company ServiceNow NOW -2.28%decrease; red down pointing triangle agreed to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for about $7.75 billion in cash in a move intended to take advantage of growing demand for AI security.

From The Wall Street Journal