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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The cybersecurity space is full of warnings about the need to update applications such as when new Chrome vulnerabilities are discovered, but much less emphasis is placed upon the dangers of not updating old accounts.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
With these conditions making homeownership unaffordable for many Americans, cybersecurity firm Cyber Guardian is stepping in to support its employees.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 July 2025
But no matter the Spatial Web implementation, whether fully remote or fully localized, cybersecurity will remain a key priority.
—Gabriel René, IEEE Spectrum, 24 July 2025
The analysts also increased their PT on Palo Alto Networks, our other portfolio cybersecurity name, to $235 from $225.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 July 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
With these conditions making homeownership unaffordable for many Americans, cybersecurity firm Cyber Guardian is stepping in to support its employees.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 July 2025
But no matter the Spatial Web implementation, whether fully remote or fully localized, cybersecurity will remain a key priority.
—Gabriel René, IEEE Spectrum, 24 July 2025
The analysts also increased their PT on Palo Alto Networks, our other portfolio cybersecurity name, to $235 from $225.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 July 2025
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“Cybersecurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cybersecurity. Accessed 30 Jul. 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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