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SBA sees drop in set-aside contracting participants

January 9, 2015

“Sophisticated cyber-attacks have become a threat to international business and global economic stability,” said Pete Pedersen, Grayling CEO, in a released statement. “In virtually all sectors, companies that collect, store, transmit or use consumer data need to understand the relationship between corporate reputation and security. Managing these issues effectively requires a holistic approach.”

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