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

His colleague Shrenik Kothari noted that cybersecurity stocks have “actually taken the brunt of the de-rating” in the software sector this year, meaning their multiples have come down significantly.

From MarketWatch

Since 2017, North Korean hackers have stolen more than $5 billion in cryptocurrencies, as calculated by the cybersecurity firm TRM Labs.

From Los Angeles Times

"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.

From Barron's

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From BBC