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In an exclusive conversation with CPI Media Group, Alain Penel, Vice President for the Middle East, Türkiye, and CIS at Fortinet, shares insights into the company's regional strategies, collaboration initiatives, and long-term vision for cybersecurity in 2025 and beyond.
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