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The Cybersecurity Coordinator To-Do List

Members of the security community are acutely aware that the Federal Cybersecurity Coordinator's job remains vacant. When this individual is finally appointed, he or she won't have much time to get up to speed. As a public service, ESG suggest that the cybersecurity coordinator prioritize the following 10 items. Read full story

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