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Quote by Gene Spafford

“The only system which is truly secure is one which is switched off and unplugged, locked in a titanium lined safe, buried in a concrete bunker, and is surrounded by nerve gas and very highly paid armed guards. Even then, I wouldn't stake my life on it.”

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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