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Posts by Robert Dougherty

Robert Dougherty, Director of Communications, Kiteworks
Rob Dougherty is director of communications at Kiteworks. He is responsible for corporate communications, public relations, and customer advocacy. Prior to Kiteworks, Rob was a strategic communications consultant with FTIConsulting, helping senior executives in multiple industries craft, communicate, and measure compelling events like mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, quarterly earnings, and more. Before FTI, Rob managed financial communications functions at Covad, the telecommunication industry’s first residential broadband provider, and Selectica, a leader in configuration, pricing, and quoting software. Rob holds a Master’s degree from San Jose State University and a Bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University.
Understanding PCI DSS Compliance Costs: Budgeting Strategies and ROI Insights
How to Choose the Right CMMC 2.0 Level for Your Defense Contracting Business
HIPAA Minimum Necessary Rule: Complete Compliance Guide for Healthcare Organizations
Virtual Data Rooms: Complete Security Guide for Businesses (2025)
Protect Patient Privacy: The Definitive Guide to GDPR Compliance for Healthcare Companies
Secure File Sharing and Storage: A Comprehensive Guide
Exploring E2EE: Real-world Examples of End-to-End Encryption
HIPAA Security Rule Requirements & 2025 Updates
SFTP Security – Is It Truly Secure?
Understand and Adhere to GDPR Data Residency Requirements
Sending PII Over Email: Security & Compliance Considerations
Top Cloud SFTP Solutions: The Ultimate Guide to Secure File Transfer Solutions in 2025
HIPAA Audit Logs: Complete Requirements for Healthcare Compliance in 2025