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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This is a reminder that cybersecurity remains paramount.
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Adam Singer, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Does having two cybersecurity companies violate our rules about diversification?
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
For example, the EU and U.K. invested nearly double ($540 million) the level of the US ($280 million) in AI for cybersecurity and data protection.
—Bob Goodson, Fortune Europe, 16 Oct. 2024
The report from Arkansas Legislative Audit is an attempt for the state to get a better grasp on the status of state and local governments' cybersecurity framework.
—Neal Earley, arkansasonline.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Adam Singer, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Does having two cybersecurity companies violate our rules about diversification?
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
For example, the EU and U.K. invested nearly double ($540 million) the level of the US ($280 million) in AI for cybersecurity and data protection.
—Bob Goodson, Fortune Europe, 16 Oct. 2024
The report from Arkansas Legislative Audit is an attempt for the state to get a better grasp on the status of state and local governments' cybersecurity framework.
—Neal Earley, arkansasonline.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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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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