cyber defense
noun
variants
or less commonly cyberdefense
plural cyber defenses also cyberdefenses
1
: steps or measures taken to protect online resources (such as a computer network or database) against unauthorized access or attack : cybersecurity
… the cost of cyberattacks—from business disruption and lost data to system downtime, damage to your company's reputation and even legal liability—is higher than ever. Cyber defense needs to be a major component of your business strategy.—
Chron.com
Chron.comOfficials said that while traditionally cities and local governments took an independent approach to cyber defense and protecting technology, "acting alone is no longer optimal."—Zak Failla
Zak FaillaState lawmakers similarly have cyberdefense in focus, allocating approximately $18 million of a $64.1 billion supplemental budget package toward higher education cybersecurity training programs.—Greg Mason
Greg Mason2
: the capability to resist cyberattacks
The behavior of employees is also critical for an organization's cyber defense since 82% of data breaches in 2021 involved a "human element."—Parvinder Walia
Parvinder Walia3
cyber defenses also cyberdefenses plural
: the software, hardware, etc. used to protect against cyberattacks
Biden issued an urgent warning to American business leaders yesterday, telling them to strengthen their companies' cyber defenses immediately.—Alexandra Meeks
Alexandra MeeksUkraine has been deliberate about creating a volunteer force of hackers, offering rewards for those who can pinpoint flaws in Russian cyberdefenses.—Cora Engelbrecht
Cora EngelbrechtExamples of cyber defense in a Sentence
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Users are the first line of cyber defense, so SMBs must conduct regular user awareness training programs, which are essential for ensuring that employees understand best practices and can recognize potential threats and malicious activity.
—Dor Eisner, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
On cyber defense, another US intelligence memo, first reported by WIRED, suggests that the threat of cybercriminals targeting election infrastructure will ultimately outweigh threats posed by rival nations such as China, Russia, and Iran.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
Israel's civilian cyber defense agency is also a user of Recorded Future’s tools.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Each stage produces data points and requires a robust cyber defense strategy for humans and critical systems.
—Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Dor Eisner, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
On cyber defense, another US intelligence memo, first reported by WIRED, suggests that the threat of cybercriminals targeting election infrastructure will ultimately outweigh threats posed by rival nations such as China, Russia, and Iran.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
Israel's civilian cyber defense agency is also a user of Recorded Future’s tools.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Each stage produces data points and requires a robust cyber defense strategy for humans and critical systems.
—Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Cyber defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyber%20defense. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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