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To protect sensitive data, IT security and researchers must act as teammates

By Emily Bamforth

October 19, 2021

Two scientists sitting inside a laboratory discussing their research. They bend over some papers wearing typical white laboratory coats. They sit between desks with scientific equipment and files.

This story was featured in StateScoop Special Report: Cybersecurity (2021)

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