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Posts by Patrick Spencer

Patrick Spencer, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Kiteworks
Patrick is charged with building thought leadership and communications programs that increase brand awareness and engagement and propel lead-generation programs, engaging with and mobilizing Kiteworks’ thousands of customers and partners via a multi-touch advocacy strategy, and operationalizing SEO strategies and marketing processes. He has nearly two decades of experience in various senior marketing roles within cybersecurity at Contrast Security, Fortinet, and Symantec. At Contrast Security, he worked with Contrast Labs to institute data science strategies to mine product data used to produce thought leadership reports that were pivotal competitive differentiators and demand-generation vehicles.
Patrick is the recipient of numerous corporate, industry, and media awards, having served as the editor in chief and publisher for various digital publications and initiatives such as CIO Digest at Symantec, The CISO Collective at Fortinet, and the Inside AppSec Podcast at Contrast Security. He holds a doctorate from the University of Durham and two masters and a bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University.
Shadow AI Risks in Government: Solving the Hidden Crisis
Quantum Encryption Threat: Google’s Urgent Warning on SNDL Attacks
Moltbook Is a Ticking Time Bomb for Enterprise Data. Here’s How to Defuse It.
Microsoft Handed the FBI BitLocker Keys to Unlock Encrypted Laptops—What That Means for CMMC Compliance
CCPA 2026 Compliance: Navigate California’s New Privacy Rules
AI Regulation in 2026: The Complete Survival Guide for Businesses
Securing Public-Facing Applications: Defend Against T1190 Attacks
Critical AI Data Governance Gap in Higher Education: What Institutions Must Do Now
2026 AI Data Crisis: Protect Your Sensitive Information Now
2026 Data Security Forecast: 15 Predictions Every Security Leader Needs to Know
The Definitive Guide to Secure Sensitive Data Storage for IT Leaders
2026 Data Security Reports: Navigating Threats and Compliance
Ransomware in Manufacturing 2025: Data Security and Compliance Crisis