cybersecurity
noun
cy·ber·se·cu·ri·ty
ˈsī-bər-si-ˌkyu̇r-ə-tē 
: measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The lifecycle pillar then operationalizes governance through requirements covering model selection, data quality, explainability, performance monitoring, human oversight, cybersecurity, and third-party risk.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The models built on the release of Claude Mythos Preview, which captivated Wall Street and government officials with its advanced cybersecurity capabilities in April.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The Fable model includes much stronger restrictions on the types of questions that users can ask, especially on issues related to cybersecurity and biology.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 June 2026
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cybersecurity
noun
cy·ber·se·cu·ri·ty
ˈsī-bər-si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē
: measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack
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