cybersecurity

noun

cy·​ber·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty ˈsī-bər-si-ˌkyu̇r-ə-tē 

: measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack

Examples of cybersecurity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Throughout the history of computing, every major technological advancement has required stronger cybersecurity, not weaker cybersecurity. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The larger draft bipartisan Great American AI Act would set a rulebook for AI companies, including standards for cybersecurity, the workforce, education, research, and international cooperation. — Victoria Baeza Garcia, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026

On Tuesday, Intel's foundry division landed a deal with cybersecurity firm Fortinet to produce its next-generation security chips. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Traffic generated by agents that actually take action on the web, like clicking links and filling out forms, grew 7,851% year over year, according to cybersecurity firm HUMAN Security’s 2026 State of AI Traffic & Cyberthreat Benchmark Report. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cybersecurity

• biosecurity
• immaturity
• insecurity
• prematurity
• impurity
• maturity
• obscurity
• security
• purity
• surety

Legal Definition

cybersecurity

noun

cy·​ber·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty ˈsī-bər-si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē 

: measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack