Cyber threat analysis [updated 2021]
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Patrick Mallory
Patrick’s background includes cyber risk services consulting experience with Deloitte Consulting and time as an Assistant IT Director for the City of Raleigh. Patrick also has earned the OSCP, CISSP, CISM, and Security+ certifications, holds Master’s Degrees in Information Security and Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and assists with graduate level teaching in an information security program.
Patrick enjoys staying on top of the latest in IT and cybersecurity news and sharing these updates to help others reach their business and public service goals.
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