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Cybersecurity Insights from Branko Džakula

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october 2024.

We continue our lecture series at the Entrepreneurial Nest as part of the collaboration between Digital Den and the University of Donja Gorica. Today, our guest speaker was Branko Džakula, an entrepreneur and expert in cybersecurity, as well as the co-founder of Secfix and UN1QUELY. Branko shared insights with students about the perspectives and challenges in cybersecurity, along with advice on how to build a successful career in this dynamic industry.

We look forward to seeing you again in 15 days at the Entrepreneurial Nest with a new topic and another guest speaker!

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