What the COVID-19 pandemic teaches us about cybersecurity – and how to prepare for the inevitable global cyberattack

Jun 1, 2020

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A COVID-like global cyber pandemic is coming. Here's how leaders can prepare. Image: engin akyurt/Unsplash

Nicholas Davis

Professor of Practice, Thunderbird School of Global Management and Visiting Professor in Cybersecurity, UCL Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy

Algirde Pipikaite

Lead, Strategic Initiatives, World Economic Forum

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