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Neuberger Urges Private Sector To Fortify Cyber Defenses Against Ransomware

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, June 3rd, 2021

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Neuberger Urges Private Sector To Fortify Cyber Defenses Against Ransomware

Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology. Photo: National Security Agency

Amid a spike in ransomware attacks globally, the White House is urging companies to do their part in strengthening the cyber defenses of their organizations for themselves, the public and the economy. “Much as our homes have locks and alarm systems and our office buildings have guards and security to meet the threat of theft, we urge you to take ransomware crime seriously and ensure your corporate cyber defenses match the threat,” Anne Neuberger, deputy assistant to the President and…

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