cybersecurity
English meaning: Cybersecurity
English Definition
(English)Cybersecurity encompasses technical measures (encryption, firewalls, authentication), organisational policies, and legal frameworks to protect digital assets. Cyber threats include malware, ransomware, phishing, DDoS attacks, and state-sponsored espionage. India's CERT-In (Computer Emergency Response Team) coordinates national cybersecurity responses. The Personal Data Protection Bill addresses data security legally.
English Definition
The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, theft, damage, or unauthorised access. Cybersecurity is a critical national security concern as governments, critical infrastructure, and financial systems depend on secure digital systems.
Example
“The 2021 ransomware attack on India's AIIMS hospital system exposed how cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare can directly endanger patients.”
In English: “Ransomware attacks on hospitals demonstrate that cybersecurity failures can have life-threatening consequences.”
Synonyms
- information security
- digital security
- IT security
Antonyms / Opposites
- vulnerability
- exposure
Literary Heritage
“Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?”
“Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?”
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- Indo-European
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