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Tip 30 Sep 2020
What are the top secure data transmission methods?

Safe information transfer is a must for modern organizations, but not all secure data transmission methods are equal. Explore your secure data transfer options in this tip. Continue Reading
News 11 Aug 2020
Healthcare CISO offers alternatives to 'snake oil' companies

Indiana University Health CISO Mitchell Parker discussed internal risk assessments, security snake oil salesmen and more at his Black Hat USA 2020 talk. Continue Reading
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