"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
    Sense id: en-infosec-en-noun-92a8No8k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "Coordinate term: netsec"
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          "text": "The plan also emphasizes technology transfer to the infosec side of NSA […]",
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