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E1011: Check Point CEO & Co-founder Gil Shwed shares insights on being the “Godfather of Cybersecurity”, growing Check Point into Israel’s most impactful tech company, pricing & developing products for an emerging market, best practices on protecting data from hackers & the next generation of cybers

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Navigating Cybercrime: A Startup's Cautionary Tale

This chapter examines a case study where a small medical startup fell prey to a sophisticated email scam, resulting in a significant financial loss. It highlights the vulnerabilities of inadequate cybersecurity measures and the evolving techniques used by cybercriminals. The discussion also emphasizes the broader implications of state actors and the dual-use nature of technology, urging continuous vigilance in protecting sensitive information.

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