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Defending J&J from 15.5 billion hacks a day


We all know that cyber attacks can be costly and dangerous for businesses and most companies take steps to head them off. But what do you do if you’re repelling lots of cyberattacks every day? Like 15.5 billion a day? That’s what American pharma giant Johnson & Johnson has had to contend with recently.

Marene Allison

In this Wall Street Journal article, which is behind the WSJ paywall, J&J Chief Information Security Officer, Marene Allison talks about the steps she and her team have to take to protect the business, its IP and its customers from harm from hackers.

Informed Sauce is hosting an Infinidat-sponsored event in London on 2 December about protecting businesses from cyber crime, and particularly ransomware attacks. 

Short talks from the Metropolitan Police, a military-trained cyber threat expert and sponsor Infinidat’s EMEA Field CTO will be followed by a panel-led, room-wide moderated discussion, with plenty of opportunities for you to contribute your thoughts and ask questions.

Visit the event microsite for more details and to sign up.


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