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Posts by Patrick Spencer

Patrick Spencer, Senior Vice President, Americas Marketing & Industry Research, Kiteworks
Patrick is charged with building thought leadership and communications programs that increase brand awareness and engagement and propel lead-generation programs. He has nearly two decades of experience in various senior marketing roles within cybersecurity at Contrast Security, Fortinet, and Symantec.
He holds a doctorate from the University of Durham and two masters and a bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University.
Navigating the Data Security Landscape: Key Insights from the 2025 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index
Third-Party Access Risks in Manufacturing: 2025 Cybersecurity Insights
Strengthening Data Exchange Security: Key Findings from the 2025 Data Security & Compliance Survey
SFTP Encryption Essentials for Secure Data Transfers
A Barnyard View of RSAC 2025: Data Security and Compliance Insights From the Herd
AI Agents Are Advancing—But Enterprise Data Privacy and Security Still Lag (Cloudera Report)
Google’s 2024 Zero-Day Report Reveals Enterprise Security Blindspots
AI Data Privacy Wake-Up Call: Findings From Stanford’s 2025 AI Index Report
Verizon 2025 DBIR: Third-Party Risk Explosion & What It Means for Your Data Security Strategy
Data Privacy Gap: The Hidden Threat in Cyber Resilience
Data Governance Under Pressure: Navigating Tariffs, EU Regulations, and Security in 2025
Top 11 Data Breaches of 2024: Why Data Sensitivity Trumps Record Count in Measuring True Impact
Private Data Network: The Missing Shield for Data Defense in Europe