cybersecurity
1 synonym for cybersecurity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Protection against attacks carried out through computers or the internet.
How to use cybersecurity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cybersecurity threat
cybersecurity expert
invest in cybersecurity
cybersecurity breach
It is a standard, neutral technical term used in both everyday and professional contexts.
Etymology
Cybersecurity is a modern compound formed from the prefix cyber-, linked to computers and networks, and the word security.
Full origin of cybersecurity →Frequently asked questions
What does cybersecurity mean?
It refers to protecting computer systems and networks from electronic attacks.
What counts as a cyberattack?
Things such as cyberwarfare or cyberterrorism carried out through computers.
Is cybersecurity one word or two?
In modern English it is usually written as one word, cybersecurity.
