Infographic: Cybersecurity, Internet-related terms

Is it “cyber-security,” “cyber security” or “cybersecurity”?

How do you spell “phishing” and “spear-phishing”? What do these terms even mean? (Don’t worry: That’s answered below.)

What about generic web-related terms? Is it “internet” or “Internet” now?

Whether you write about information technology security or just mention web-related words (including “web”), here’s an infographic to keep it all straight. The terms reflect the latest rules from the Associated Press Stylebook and its Ask the Editor section as of March 7, 2017.

Infographic: Cybersecurity, internet terms (correct spelling, punctuation) via the Associated Press Stylebook

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    2 comments… add one
    • Jim McClellan Oct 12, 2020 @ 16:04

      Good work!

      • Darcy Oct 21, 2020 @ 7:25

        Thanks, Jim!

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