cybersecurity

noun

cy·​ber·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty ˈsī-bər-si-ˌkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce cybersecurity (audio)
: measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack

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Point-of-sale systems, once viewed as straightforward tools for processing transactions, now stand at the intersection of commerce, cybersecurity and regulatory scrutiny. Peter Kellis, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Though cybersecurity and data companies have both soared in terms of valuation and expectations in recent years, particularly within the AI boom, Virtru has been a slow burn, long-term story. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 11 July 2025 The most useful detail in the video is the killer’s bag, featuring the logo of cybersecurity company Bridge Data Network. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 July 2025 The college offers associate and bachelor’s degrees in fields such as business, health care, technology, nursing, social work, early childhood education, criminal justice and cybersecurity. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cybersecurity

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1989, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cybersecurity was in 1989

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“Cybersecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cybersecurity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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cybersecurity

noun
cy·​ber·​se·​cu·​ri·​ty ˈsī-bər-si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce cybersecurity (audio)
: measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack
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