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

An Irregular spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE that the company is investigating how to securely run cybersecurity tests with AI agents. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Cooperation would include bilateral research, development and co-production of weapons and technology in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other fields. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

This includes mandatory cybersecurity training for staff, improvements to digital and human procedures including ACH payment verification processes, and controls within financial workflows, as well as modifications to IT staffing, said Gale. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Just because your data was compromised in a cybersecurity incident doesn't automatically mean your identity has been stolen and used to commit fraud. — Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 6 Aug. 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