cybersecurity

    nounBand 7

    UKˈsaɪbəsɪˌkjʊərəti
    USˈsaɪbər sɪˈkjʊrəti

    The protection of computer systems and data from digital attacks.

    A heavy brass padlock resting on the keyboard of an open laptop, the screen glowing soft blue
    A padlock on a laptop: cybersecurity protects computers and data from attack.

    Companies are investing heavily in cybersecurity.

    A cybersecurity breach can cost millions.

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    Words that go with cybersecurity: cybersecurity threat; invest in cybersecurity; cybersecurity breach; a cybersecurity attack.

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