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Counter-strategy: How to conquer APT-style attacks

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles…” Sun Tzu wrote in The Art of War. The quote rings true in not only military campaigns, but also IT security.

In this e-guide learn one of the most nefarious tactics cybercriminals are deploying in today’s threat landscape: the Advanced Persistent Threat-style attack. 

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