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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Swalwell sits on the Homeland Security committee and is the ranking member of its subcommittee on cybersecurity and infrastructure.
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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—Charles Lamanna, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
Shares shed 4% after Bloomberg News , citing people familiar with the matter, reported that the software platform has engaged in talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for around $7 billion.
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Rex also talks with Todd about the rapidly changing technological landscape and the need for students to learn more about advancements in AI, cybersecurity and other areas of technological expertise that various industries sorely need.
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
More than 70% of them leverage AI in customer service, marketing, IT, product development, and cybersecurity, while 67% are monetizing industry-specific AI use cases to drive revenue growth.
—Charles Lamanna, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
Shares shed 4% after Bloomberg News , citing people familiar with the matter, reported that the software platform has engaged in talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for around $7 billion.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Rex also talks with Todd about the rapidly changing technological landscape and the need for students to learn more about advancements in AI, cybersecurity and other areas of technological expertise that various industries sorely need.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Cybersecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cybersecurity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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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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