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CyberPro Podcast Guest

Ivan Smirnov

Ivan Smirnov

May 24, 2021

I had a chance to be hosted on the CyberPro Podcast recently. We had a fun chat about cyber security, continuous learning, and retro technology. It's 5 questions in 9 minutes - enjoy!

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