Cybersecurity is the protection of Internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data from cyber attackers. It is primarily about people, processes, and technologies working together to encompass the full range of threat reduction, vulnerability reduction, deterrence, international engagement, and recovery policies and activities, including computer network operations, information assurance, law enforcement, etc.
It is the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, theft, damage, modification, or unauthorized access. Therefore, it may also be referred to as information technology security.
