The year of ransomware: How companies are boosting cybersecurity controls
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Jaclyn Jaeger2021-11-18T13:00:00
High-profile ransomware events over the last year have prompted businesses to beef up cyber defenses through new investments, increased training, and more, according to our “Inside the Mind of the CCO” survey.
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