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2017 Threat Landscape Survey: Users on the Front Line by Lee Neely - August 14, 2017
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Endpoints-and the users behind them-are on the front lines of the battle: Together they represent the most significant entry points for attackers obtaining a toehold into the corporate network. Users are also the best detection tool organizations have against real threats, according to the 2017 SANS Threat Landscape survey. Read on for more detail on the types of attacks occurring and their impact on organizations and their security.
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