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“The only truly secure system is one that is powered off, cast in a block of concrete and sealed in a lead-lined room with armed guards.”

Quote by Gene Spafford

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Gene Spafford is a renowned computer scientist known for his contributions to the fields of cybersecurity and computer crime. He began researching computer security in the mid-1980s and has published extensively on the subject. Professor Spafford has also played a significant role in cybersecurity education and policy development. more

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