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NIS2 Directive Readiness: Compliance, Challenges, and Recommendations

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NIS2 Directive Readiness: Compliance, Challenges, and Recommendations (PDF, 0.72MB)Published: 17 Oct, 2024
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Dean Parsons
Dean Parsons

Many honeypot studies focus on the trends, sources, and motivations behind recorded attacks. For organizations choosing hosting providers, it is compelling to understand any differences in the attacks between providers.

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Dean Parsons
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Dean Parsons, CEO of ICS Defense Force, teaches ICS515 and co-authors ICS418, emphasizing ICS-specific detection, incident response, and security programs that support OT operations—aligning practitioners and leaders on clear, defensible action.

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