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differences
in the way
cybersecurity
challenges
need to be
tackled in the
different regions?
(Middle East,
Africa, Europe,
Americas.)
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opportunities
for countries to
communicate better
around fraud, abuse,
cybercrime, etc. I think
we have some serious
gaps with the way law
enforcement and the
private sector share
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What changes to
your job role have
you seen in the
last year and how do you see
these developing in the next
12 months?
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somebody aspiring to obtain
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