cybersecurity

noun

UK /ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/

US /ˌsaɪ.bɚ.səˈkjʊr.ə.t̬i/

Keeping computers and the internet safe from bad people.

The school teaches cybersecurity so students know how to stay safe online.

SYNONYMS

online safety internet security digital security computer security cyber protection

RELATED WORDS

password hacker firewall encryption malware

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The work of protecting computer systems and networks from attacks.

She works in cybersecurity and helps companies stop hackers.

3. The steps a person takes to keep their private information safe online.

Good cybersecurity means using strong passwords and not clicking strange links.

4. A field of study about protecting computers, phones, and the internet.

He is studying cybersecurity at university.