Which of the following statements best describes cybersecurity?
- It is the name of a comprehensive security application for end users to protect workstations from being attacked
- It is a standard-based model for developing firewall technologies to fight against cybercrime
- It is a framework for security policy development
- It is an ongoing effort to protect Internet-connected systems and the data associated with those systems from unauthorized use or harm
Explanation: Cybersecurity is defined as the ongoing effort to protect individuals, organizations, and governments from digital attacks by safeguarding networked (Internet-connected) systems and data from unauthorized use or harm. It is a continuous process rather than a single application or fixed framework.
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