True Digital Security is a wholly owned member of the Cerberus Sentinel family of companies.
Cybersecurity veterans often cringe when they see the word “cyber” used outside of a compound word. Some have given up the fight, embracing this pop culture terminology where a prefix is used as an all-encompassing noun. It seems to be used in non-technical circles as the label of choice for all the ethereal things we imagine live “somewhere out there” in cyberspace (yes, one word). So, a modifier becomes a noun, just like that? The fact is, when it comes to nomenclature associated with such a fast-moving and young industry as cybersecurity, there are bound to be adaptations as pop culture wrestles with new concepts, strange terminology, and capabilities they could never have imagined, even post-War Games. Yet, the ability of a word to endure and carry meaning across industries and cultures relies on the intrinsic torque it contains to move through generations and innovations – and how well it endures colloquial adaptations.
In the 21st century, many – if not most – assume that the term “cyber” is a portmanteau or blending of two words derived from other words, but it’s not. The evolution and usage of the word has morphed, as well as debated, over the years.
To read full blog please visit www.cerberussentinel.com
