The Department of Know: Astra launches, CISA cuts programs, McKesson breached

The Department of Know: Astra launches, CISA cuts programs, McKesson breached

Author: CISO Series September 5, 2026 Duration: 34:46

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This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Montez Fitzpatrick, director, information security, global head of cybersecurity, Energizer Holdings, and Jonathan Waldrop, CISO, Acoustic.

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