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

See more: Cybersecurity stocks fall, but an analyst wonders if China fears are just ‘fake news’

From MarketWatch

The latter envisages closer cooperation in areas including maritime security, cybersecurity and counter-terrorism, an EU official said.

From Barron's

In a statement onThursday, the new joint venture said its mandate was "to secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm through comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity measures".

From BBC

Dave joined the Journal in 2020 to cover cybersecurity, reporting on major cyberattacks, digital money laundering and U.S. efforts to combat ransomware.

From The Wall Street Journal

China has added certain provisions for ethics or risk monitoring to its cybersecurity law.

From The Wall Street Journal