'We've failed you': VMware CEO takes aim at security industry

Tom Wright
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Pat Gelsinger boasts of VMware's newfound approach to security at VMworld

The tech industry has failed customers and partners in its attempt to prevent cyber attacks, according to VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger. Speaking at VMworld, Gelsinger said that security is "the most...

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