Owned by the C-suite: a new approach to security is needed as cyber risks multiply
Post-Covid-19, security is no longer an ‘IT issue’ – it’s a C-suite item and a fundamental strategic priority
One of the clear effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been a dramatic shift in the cyber threat. With the rapid move to remote working, the relative safe haven of the corporate network has mutated to include...
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