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Executive Leadership in the Age of AI: Lessons from WWT Co-Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh
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Tools utilized within the game:
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This is a mixed capture the flag style event that will require you and your team to zero in on malicious actors inside of a network, identify vulnerable or outdated services, and brace yourself for a real-time series of cyber attacks. Points will be awarded for finding those exploits, remediating them to the best of your ability and defending Iron Guardian's network.
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WWT Innovation Vendor Spotlight: Cerby
Welcome to the inaugural WWT Innovation Vendor Spotlight,
a monthly series where WWT features forward-thinking companies and their groundbreaking solutions.
This month, we are highlighting Cerby, which is introducing new and exciting capabilities to the identity and access management (IAM) space.
Please register through your work email as registrants through personal accounts will be removed.
All registrants will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card.
All attendees will receive a $20 Doordash / UberEats gift card.
Gift Card Eligibility
Starbucks and DoorDash gift cards are available for qualified attendees. To receive the DoorDash gift card, participants must attend the full webinar. Cerby and WWT reserves the right to determine eligibility.
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Executive Leadership in the Age of AI: Lessons from WWT Co-Founder and CEO Jim Kavanaugh
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Overview: Panduit UPS - Protecting Critical Systems Globally
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Overview | Meet EL2P: Intelligent Power for the Modern Rack
Power distribution just got smarter. Introducing the EL2P Intelligent PDU from Panduit, designed for real-world data center demands. With a 360° rotatable cord inlet, auto-flipping touchscreen, and rugged construction, EL2P delivers unmatched installation flexibility, enhanced security, and the intelligence today's infrastructure requires. From hyperscale core to edge deployments, EL2P simplifies power management and installs in less time, all with Panduit's trusted reliability.