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
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency encourages organizations to heighten their cybersecurity vigilance during periods of elevated geopolitical risk.
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William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
TeamPCP is thought to have recently begun collaborating with Lapsus$ as well as other groups that specialize in ransomware and extortion, according to security researchers from the cybersecurity firm Wiz quoted in a story in Infosecurity Magazine.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The grant program will allow local and state agencies to increase police and emergency presence at stadiums, hotels and transportation hubs, while also supporting training exercises, background checks and stronger cybersecurity protections.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The extent of layoffs has not been announced by Oracle, but people were posting online about their firings, many of whom held positions in software engineering and cybersecurity.
—USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
TeamPCP is thought to have recently begun collaborating with Lapsus$ as well as other groups that specialize in ransomware and extortion, according to security researchers from the cybersecurity firm Wiz quoted in a story in Infosecurity Magazine.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The grant program will allow local and state agencies to increase police and emergency presence at stadiums, hotels and transportation hubs, while also supporting training exercises, background checks and stronger cybersecurity protections.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The extent of layoffs has not been announced by Oracle, but people were posting online about their firings, many of whom held positions in software engineering and cybersecurity.
—USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Cybersecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cybersecurity. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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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
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