BBC board wary of security projects, says info security manager

Charlee Gothard
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'It's all about reputation, availability and staying on the telly' reveals Cooper

Asking the BBC's board to approve new information security projects is usually met with a swift "No", because data accessibility is seen as a bigger priority, according to the broadcaster's informa...

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