"infosec" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Contraction. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} infosec (uncountable)
  1. Abbreviation of information security. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: information security Categories (topical): Computer security

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