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What Short-Format Technical Training Means for IT Professionals

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What Short-Format Technical Training Means for IT Professionals (PDF, 1.03MB)Published: 04 Apr, 2023
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Lance Spitzner
Lance Spitzner

With misconfigurations by IT staff being a leading cause of data breaches, computer-based security training isn't just for end users anymore.

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Lance Spitzner
Lance Spitzner

Lance Spitzner

Senior Instructor

Lance revolutionized cyber defense by founding the Honeynet Project. At SANS, he has empowered over 350 organizations worldwide to build resilient security cultures, transforming human risk management into a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity.

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