Eugene, Oregon, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cybersecurity spending continues to rise worldwide, yet major data breaches remain a constant threat for organizations of all sizes. Two-time bestselling author and cybersecurity and AI governance expert Scott Alldridge is excited to share a timely message for business leaders: despite unprecedented investments in cybersecurity technologies, many of the most damaging breaches continue to occur because technology alone cannot solve the problem.
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