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Cyber sécurité

Definition

Cyber sécurité refers to the measures and practices taken to protect computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access or attacks.

Analogy

Think of cyber sécurité as a digital fortress that safeguards your personal information and keeps hackers out.

Related terms

Cryptographie: Cryptographie is the practice of encoding and decoding information to ensure its confidentiality in communication systems.

Pare-feu: A pare-feu, or firewall, is a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

Virus informatique: A virus informatique, or computer virus, is a malicious software program that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another, causing damage to files and disrupting normal operations.

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