digital security
Electronic data safeguarding
Digital security refers to the practices, tools, and measures used to protect electronic data, devices, and online accounts from unauthorized access, theft, or damage.
It encompasses password management, encryption, antivirus software, firewalls, and safe browsing habits.
After the data breach, the company hired consultants to improve their digital security.
The term often overlaps with cybersecurity, though digital security tends to emphasize personal protection while cybersecurity addresses broader network and infrastructure defense.
- antivirusMalware detection program
- firewallNetwork access control system
- anonymizationRemoving identifying information
- data protectionSecuring sensitive information
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
brute force attack · privacy policy · two-factor authentication · trusted device · zero-day exploit · penetration testing · forensic analysis · cybersecurity · honeypots · real-time monitoring · spam filter · end-to-end encryption · VPN · safe browsing · threat detection · access control · social engineering · dark web
- computer skillstyping, keyboarding, copy paste, clicking, scrolling
- digital technologyinternet, software, streaming, computers, CGI
- security systemsalarm, alarms, alarm systems, firewall, antivirus
- digital servicese-signatures, e-billing, e-statements, e-government, e-governance
- cybersecurityantivirus, malware, firewall, firewalls, encryption
- data privacydata privacy, GDPR, personal data, data protection, de-identification
digital securitydata breach
Unauthorized access to protected information
hacking · cyberattack · malware · security breach · identity theft
digital securityphysical security
Protection of tangible assets
surveillance cameras · safes · deadbolts · perimeter security · security guards
digital securityopen access
Free public scholarly content
public exposure · data sharing · open source · public records · digital freedom
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