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May 2025
37m 45s

Risk, Resilience and Real Talk with Sam ...

Palo Alto Networks and N2K Networks
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In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Sam Ainscow, Group Chief Security Officer at Hill & Smith PLC. With over 20 years in cybersecurity, Sam shares his deep insights into cyber resilience, risk assessment, and incident response. He explains why a business must prepare through practical training, testing, and honest post-incident ... Show More
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