cybersecure
Safe from hackers
Cybersecure describes systems, networks, or practices protected against digital threats like hacking, malware, or data breaches.
The term functions as both adjective and verb: Is your home network cybersecure?
We need to cybersecure the database before launch.
Often appears in corporate and government contexts where digital safety is paramount.
Authentication string
- passphraseAuthentication word sequence
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- fingerprintFriction ridge impression
- facial recognitionAutomated identification by face
MFA · two-factor · token · authentication · identity verification · SSO · PIN · OAuth
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- intrusion detectionSpotting unauthorized access attempts
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
authentication · authorization · biometrics · two-factor · hardening · patch · monitoring · sandboxing
Harmful computer programs
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- botnetRemotely controlled infected computers
worm · virus · rootkit · backdoor · exploit · adware · keylogger · DDoS
Hidden writing system
- cryptographyScience of secure messaging
- hashChopped mixture, cooked together
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- asymmetricNot identical on both sides
symmetric · RSA · AES · plaintext · ciphertext · decryption · nonce · TLS
password
Authentication string
- passphraseAuthentication word sequence
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- fingerprintFriction ridge impression
facial recognition · MFA · two-factor · token · authentication · identity verification · SSO · PIN · OAuth · CAPTCHA
firewall
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- intrusion detectionSpotting unauthorized access attempts
access control · authentication · authorization · biometrics · two-factor · hardening · patch · monitoring · sandboxing · honeypot
malware
Harmful computer programs
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
botnet · worm · virus · rootkit · backdoor · exploit · adware · keylogger · DDoS · zero-day
cipher
Hidden writing system
- cryptographyScience of secure messaging
- hashChopped mixture, cooked together
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
asymmetric · symmetric · RSA · AES · plaintext · ciphertext · decryption · nonce · TLS · SSL
cybersecurevulnerable
Open to attack
insecure · unprotected · exposed · hackable · at-risk
cybersecurecompromised
Made vulnerable to harm
hacked · breached · infected · corrupted · infiltrated
- cybersecurity expertsDigital system protection specialists
- cybersecurity threatsDangers to digital systems
- cybersecurity toolsPrograms protecting computer networks
- cybersecurity trainingEducation in digital protection