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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It's modeled after President Trump's advisory body of the same name, led by billionaire Elon Musk, who has faced widespread criticism for sowing chaos in federal agencies that manage parks, weather forecasts, cybersecurity and more.
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Selecting the right solution as well as setting up an effective migration strategy are both essential to ensuring the success and effectiveness of a cybersecurity project.
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The world woke up to the need for cybersecurity in the cloud after COVID in 2020.
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Kathryn Varn, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Wedbush makes the case for some cybersecurity and gaming stocks.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Selecting the right solution as well as setting up an effective migration strategy are both essential to ensuring the success and effectiveness of a cybersecurity project.
—Steve Millidge, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The world woke up to the need for cybersecurity in the cloud after COVID in 2020.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Cybersecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cybersecurity. Accessed 15 Apr. 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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