cyberrelated

Cyberrelated is an adjective used to describe topics, phenomena, or activities connected to cyberspace, digital networks, and information technology. It serves as an umbrella term across disciplines such as cybersecurity, policy, law, economics, and journalism to indicate issues at the intersection of technology and society. The spelling varies; the hyphenated form “cyber-related” is common in formal writing, while some sources use the closed form “cyberrelated.”

Typical cyberrelated domains include cybersecurity and information security, cybercrime and digital forensics, cyber policy and cyber law, privacy and data protection, digital identity, and the governance of critical infrastructure. It also encompasses cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things security, cloud security, and the interaction between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. In national security contexts, cyberrelated topics cover cyber operations, deterrence, and international norms in cyberspace.

Usage notes: cyberrelated is a broad descriptor that can modify incidents, research, strategies, or roles, such as cyberrelated risk, cyberrelated policy, or cyberrelated training. The term emphasizes the connection to networks and computing rather than a single technology, and its acceptability may depend on the style guide used by an organization.

See also: cyberspace, cybernetics, cybersecurity, cybercrime, cyberwarfare, data privacy, critical infrastructure protection.