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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These steps seem costly, but so did cybersecurity preparation before ransomware threats became routine.
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Victor Nian, Fortune, 10 May 2026
The system, which is used nationwide at the university, high school, and elementary school levels for online exams and teacher communication, has been restored, but cybersecurity teams are continuing to investigate the situation.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The cybersecurity and cloud computing company is benefiting from the surge in investment in artificial-intelligence technology.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The attack is likely AI-assisted, and is a harbinger of cybersecurity’s chaotic future.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
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Victor Nian, Fortune, 10 May 2026
The system, which is used nationwide at the university, high school, and elementary school levels for online exams and teacher communication, has been restored, but cybersecurity teams are continuing to investigate the situation.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The cybersecurity and cloud computing company is benefiting from the surge in investment in artificial-intelligence technology.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The attack is likely AI-assisted, and is a harbinger of cybersecurity’s chaotic future.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
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“Cybersecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cybersecurity. Accessed 11 May. 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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