Security Cocktail Hour

Nov 07 2024 45 ep. 53 mins 6
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Security veterans Joe Patti and Adam Roth share cyber security insights from their virtual bar stools. Join Joe and Adam, along with a diverse lineup of industry insiders, for a view into how the professionals see the security issues that impact all of us. Tune in for engaging discussions, expert analyses, and a behind-the-scenes look into the cybersecurity world.

Reach us at [email protected] or @SecCocktailHour on Twitter.

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