cybersecurity

noun

cy·​ber·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty ˈsī-bər-si-ˌkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce cybersecurity (audio)
: measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack

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Davey Winder is a technology journalist who covers cybersecurity news and research. Davey Winder, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 That call, from panicked cybersecurity expert Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan), propelled the two into a conspiracy that ultimately led all the way to the Oval Office. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 Dec. 2024 Krispy Kreme said the hack will probably hurt its bottom line because of a loss of revenue from the disruption to online ordering, paying for cybersecurity experts and the cost to restore its systems. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024 Both of the Club stocks made a strong move higher Wednesday, with Krispy Kreme revealing that it was hacked bringing further attention to the cybersecurity stocks. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cybersecurity 

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First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cybersecurity was in 1989

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“Cybersecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cybersecurity. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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cybersecurity

noun
cy·​ber·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty ˈsī-bər-si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce cybersecurity (audio)
: measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack
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