Computer Security (also known as Security, Computer, Cyber Security): Protective measures against unauthorized access to or interference with computer operating systems, telecommunications, or accompanying data; especially the modification, deletion, destruction, or release of data in computers. It includes methods of

NIH MeSH · D016494Information Science

Computer Security

Also known asSecurity, Computer · Cyber Security · Security, Cyber · Cybersecurity · Compromising of Data · Data Compromising · Computer Hackers · Computer Hacker · Hacker, Computer · Hackers, Computer · Computer Viruses · Computer Virus

Definition

Protective measures against unauthorized access to or interference with computer operating systems, telecommunications, or accompanying data; especially the modification, deletion, destruction, or release of data in computers. It includes methods of forestalling interference by computer viruses or computer hackers aiming to compromise stored data.

MeSH classification

  • L01.224.134
  • N04.452.910.200

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Common questions about Computer Security

What does Computer Security mean in medicine?
Protective measures against unauthorized access to or interference with computer operating systems, telecommunications, or accompanying data; especially the modification, deletion, destruction, or release of data in computers. It includes methods of forestalling interference by computer viruses or computer hackers aiming to compromise stored data. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Computer Security known by any other names?
Yes. Computer Security is also referred to as Security, Computer, Cyber Security, Security, Cyber, Cybersecurity in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Computer Security sit in the medical classification?
Computer Security falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.134, N04.452.910.200). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016494) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗