Which of the statements correctly describes cybersecurity?

IT Exam Items RepositoryCategory: Introduction to CybersecurityWhich of the statements correctly describes cybersecurity?

Which of the statements correctly describes cybersecurity?

  • Cybersecurity is the ongoing effort to protect individuals, organizations and governments from digital attacks
  • Cybersecurity is the ongoing effort to protect individuals, organizations and governments from crimes that happen only in cyberspace
  • Cybersecurity is the ongoing effort to protect computers, networks and data from malicious attacks

Explanation: Cybersecurity is the ongoing effort to protect individuals, organizations and governments from digital attacks by protecting networked systems and data from unauthorized use or harm.

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