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Working Excellence CISO James Gorman Named a Top Global CISO for 2025 by Cyber Defense Magazine
Reston, VA, November 5, 2025 – Working Excellence announced today that James Gorman, Chief Information Security Officer , has been recognized by Cyber Defense Magazine as one of the Top Global CISOs for 2025 . The recognition was presented at CyberDefenseCon 2025 , one of the world’s leading gatherings of cybersecurity executives and industry innovators. The Top Global CISOs list honors leaders who are redefining cybersecurity through trust, strategy, and innovation. Gorm

Kurt Smith
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Data Quality Management: The Missing Link in AI Success
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