Counterservice

/ˈkaʊntərˌsɜrvɪs/ noun

Definition

A service or action that works against or opposes another service, or service provided in response to an opposing service.

Etymology

From counter- + service (from Latin servitium, act of serving). Likely developed in business or military contexts to describe reactive or opposing services.

Kelly Says

In cybersecurity, a counterservice might be a company offering anti-hacking services in response to growing threats—solving problems created by the problem itself.

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