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
Examples of cybersecurity in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Its other international originals include Matthew Fox and Joanne Froggatt-starrer Last Light, and cybersecurity drama The Undeclared War with Simon Pegg, but The Tattooist of Auschwitz has proved its biggest international original yet.
—
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 June 2024
Additionally, Kaspersky has implemented significant transparency measures that are unmatched by any of its cybersecurity industry peers to demonstrate its enduring commitment to integrity and trustworthiness.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 21 June 2024
Meanwhile, lobbyists for the hospital industry contend cybersecurity mandates or penalties are misplaced and would curtail hospitals’ resources to fend off attacks.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 19 June 2024
Though the feds don’t identify the portal, cybersecurity news site KrebsonSecurity.com reported last year that it was run by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for cybersecurity 
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 June 2024
Additionally, Kaspersky has implemented significant transparency measures that are unmatched by any of its cybersecurity industry peers to demonstrate its enduring commitment to integrity and trustworthiness.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 21 June 2024
Meanwhile, lobbyists for the hospital industry contend cybersecurity mandates or penalties are misplaced and would curtail hospitals’ resources to fend off attacks.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 19 June 2024
Though the feds don’t identify the portal, cybersecurity news site KrebsonSecurity.com reported last year that it was run by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for cybersecurity
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cybersecurity.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Articles Related to cybersecurity
Dictionary Entries Near cybersecurity
Cite this Entry
“Cybersecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cybersecurity. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLegal Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share