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Definition of cybersecurity

cybersecurity

/ˌsaɪ.bɚ.sɪˈkjʊr.ə.t̬i/
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cybersecurity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures, technologies, and practices taken to achieve this protection across computer systems and networks.

Example

"The company invested heavily in cybersecurity to protect customer data from potential breaches."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for cybersecurity

• Nearby Words

cyberporn
cyberpunk
cybersafety
cybersecurity
cybersex
cyberspace
cyberstalker

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century by combining the prefix cyber- (shortened from cybernetics, ultimately from Ancient Greek kybernetes meaning "steersman") with security (from Latin securitas, meaning "freedom from care").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cybersecurity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cybersecurity
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