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cybersecurity
/ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/
[/ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/]
digital protection
Advancednoun
Definition
The practice of protecting computers, networks, and data from attacks, theft, or damage.
Example
Strong cybersecurity is essential for banks, since hackers constantly try to steal customers' private information.
Strong cybersecurity is essential for banks, since hackers constantly try to steal customers' private information.
Etymology
Combining 'cyber' (from Greek 'kybernetes', steersman, via 'cybernetics') and 'security'.
How & Where It’s Used
A major field in business, government, and personal online safety.