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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

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Lance revolutionized cyber defense by founding the Honeynet Project. Over the past 25 years, he has helped 350+ organizations worldwide build resilient security cultures, transforming human risk management into a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity.

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