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Why 2020 is a Defining Year for Cybersecurity

With cyberattacks occurring at an increasingly rapid rate there’s a genuine concern the public is growing apathetic to the news of massive data breaches. Director of Data & Analytics for MarketScale, TC Riley, says that’s a dangerous place to be. As IoT and 5G continue to grow more prevalent, there is more potential for…

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With cyberattacks occurring at an increasingly rapid rate there’s a genuine concern the public is growing apathetic to the news of massive data breaches.

Director of Data & Analytics for MarketScale, TC Riley, says that’s a dangerous place to be. As IoT and 5G continue to grow more prevalent, there is more potential for a significant data breach.

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