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MSDCorp, under CISO Leo's leadership, overhauled its network security by applying defense-in-depth and segmentation strategies. The approach included layered controls such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, PKI, and robust wireless security, ensuring resilience against attacks like DDoS and MITM. The initiative emphasized the CIA triad, Zero Trust, and security by design to protect the organization's communication lifeblood.
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