noun · academic
cybersecurity
UK/ˌsaɪbə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/US/ˌsaɪbərsɪˈkjʊrəti/cy·ber·se·CUR·i·ty
Protection of computer systems and networks from theft or damage to hardware, software, or data.
Examples
“Many governments invest heavily in cybersecurity to protect citizens' data.”
“Small businesses often lack proper cybersecurity measures, making them vulnerable.”
“Teaching basic cybersecurity habits is important for teenagers who use social media a lot.”
Band 8 sentence
“Governments should prioritise national cybersecurity frameworks to deter large-scale data breaches.”
Collocations
- cybersecurity measures
- improve cybersecurity
- cybersecurity breach
Word family
Common mistakes
security→cybersecurity
internet security→cybersecurity
Say it for a higher band
5security→6online security→7+cybersecurity
Synonyms
information security
Easily confused
information security
“The company hired consultants to improve its information security.”
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