Cybersicherheit
The English phrase 'cyber security' is translated into German as Cybersicherheit.
You may also encounter IT-Sicherheit, which is a formal term used to place a specific emphasis on the protection of information technology systems and networks.
What does it mean word for word?
Cybersicherheit is a compound noun consisting of Cyber- (cyber) and Sicherheit (security or safety).
How does it change in a sentence?
Cybersicherheit is a feminine noun and is therefore preceded by the feminine article die (die Cybersicherheit).
Did you know?
- German allows for the creation of almost infinite compound nouns. While Cybersicherheit is common, professionals might use even longer specialized terms like Informationssicherheitsmanagementsystem to describe a security management system.
- The word Sicherheit shares a root with sicher, which is used in the common phrase Sicher ist sicher. This is the German equivalent of the English expression 'better safe than sorry'.
- While Cybersicherheit is used in official government documents, many Germans prefer IT-Sicherheit in daily office conversation. The term Cyber- is often perceived as more dramatic or associated with warfare and espionage.
Examples in context
- Die Cybersicherheit ist von großer BedeutungCyber security is of great importance
- Cybersicherheit ist heute sehr wichtig.Cyber security is very important today.
- Wir müssen die Cybersicherheit verbessern.We have to improve cyber security.
Example conversation
Sarah and Lukas are discussing their new company project.
- SarahLukas, hast du den Plan für die Cybersicherheit fertig?Lukas, have you finished the plan for the cyber security?
- LukasJa, ich habe fast alles erledigt.Yes, I have almost finished everything.
- SarahDas ist gut, denn wir brauchen maximale Sicherheit.That's good, because we need maximum security.
- LukasIch stimme dir vollkommen zu, Sarah.I completely agree with you, Sarah.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Cybersicherheit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
