cybersecurity

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, programs, and data from digital attacks, unauthorized access, damage, or theft, encompassing technologies, processes, and controls designed to safeguard information assets.; The field of study and professional discipline concerned with the defense of digital infrastructure against cyber threats, including malware, phishing, ransomware, and other forms of cybercrime.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable

Collocations

cybersecurity threatcybersecurity breachcybersecurity expertcybersecurity measurescybersecurity riskcybersecurity policy

Derivatives

cybersecurecybersecurity-related

Synonyms

information securityIT securitynetwork securitydigital securitycomputer security

Commonly confused

cyber security
EN: 'Cyber security' (two words) is an older variant; 'cybersecurity' (one word) is now the standard and preferred form in most style guides.
information security
EN: 'Information security' is broader, covering all forms of data protection (including physical); 'cybersecurity' specifically refers to protection of digital systems and networks.

Spelling tips

EN: The one-word form 'cybersecurity' is now standard. Avoid the older two-word spelling 'cyber security' in formal writing.

💬 Examples

  1. The company invested heavily in cybersecurity after suffering a major data breach that exposed millions of customer records.

  2. She pursued a master's degree in cybersecurity to prepare for a career as a security analyst.