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information security

American  
[in-fer-mey-shuhn si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˌɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the design and implementation of protocols used to guard against unauthorized access to, modification of, or destruction of confidential data, whether in digital or nondigital format. IS


Etymology

Origin of information security

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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The chief information security officer at the cybersecurity company Sysdig, he hadn’t even tried to find a bug in a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Like all information security, this will be a rapidly evolving landscape that will require a multifaceted approach and constant adaptation.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

"We are making every effort to achieve full system restoration as quickly as possible, while implementing measures to prevent recurrence and strengthening information security across the group."

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

And Cybernews information security researcher Aras Nazarovas told the BBC people in the UK "can and do" use VPNs.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

It is impossible for the Government to deny that we have failed miserably in our information security and privacy implementation.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Schwartau, Winn

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