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Cybersecurity Human Capital: Initiatives Need Better Planning And Coordination

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Book Title: Cybersecurity Human Capital: Initiatives Need Better Plannin...

Number of Pages: 88 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Cybersecurity Human Capital : Initiatives Need Better Planning and Coordination

Publisher: CreateSpace

Publication Year: 2012

Subject: Information Technology

Item Height: 0.2 in

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 10.1 Oz

Subject Area: Computers

Item Length: 11 in

Author: U. S. Government Office, U. S. Government

Item Width: 8.5 in

Format: Trade Paperback

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