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Georgia Trend Magazine | Posted: July 1, 2016
Summary Sentence:
A growing number of Georgia organizations are devoted to preventing cyberattacks, with Georgia Tech faculty, students and alumni driving this growth as threats increase.
Full Summary:
A growing number of Georgia companies are devoted to preventing and containing damage from data breaches at businesses and government agencies. The information security industry, known as info-sec, is fueled by research at Georgia Tech, a cluster of well-funded start-ups from alumni and entrepreneurs, and concentration of the Army's Cyber Command at Fort Gordon.
Photo Credit: JenniferStalcup.comA growing number of Georgia companies are devoted to preventing and containing damage from data breaches at businesses and government agencies. The information security industry, known as info-sec, is fueled by research at Georgia Tech, a cluster of well-funded start-ups from alumni and entrepreneurs, and concentration of the Army's Cyber Command at Fort Gordon. Dr. Wenke Lee describes the components of this "perfect storm" for Georgia Trend magazine.
