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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According to Clint Watts, a cybersecurity expert who served as the show's technical consultant, this balance between technical accuracy and viewer comprehension was key.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Businesses need to implement strict verification processes for recruiters and job postings while investing in cybersecurity to protect both the company and applicants.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
In many cases, cybersecurity experts are concerned about the lack of information regarding who is getting access to this data and what protocols are being followed.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Businesses need to implement strict verification processes for recruiters and job postings while investing in cybersecurity to protect both the company and applicants.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
In many cases, cybersecurity experts are concerned about the lack of information regarding who is getting access to this data and what protocols are being followed.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
The festival featured specialty areas about cybersecurity, robotics, sustainable building, arts, and a mixed-reality experience by the U.S. Navy, among others.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Cybersecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cybersecurity. Accessed 6 Mar. 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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