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4- locftheed tartin

Global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin
employs approximately 97,000 people worldwide. Since it is involved
in the research, development, manufacturing and integration of
advanced technology systems and products, the company is likely
adding more positions in cybersecurity to protect those offerings.

5- General totors

Auto giant General Motors has made several moves into the connected
cars and autonomous cars space in the past year. lt invested SSOO million
into Lyft, in part to work on the company's plans for a driverless car fleet,
and purchased Cruise Automation as part of its Autonomous Vehicle
Development Team. Connected and autonomous cars pose large security
risks to users, so the is probably increasing their staff in that area to
address those issues.
E- Gapital One
ln recent years, capital one has made major investments in emerging
technology, including software and big data projects, which require cyber
professionals to keep secure. It also holds large amounts of customer
financial data.

7- Gisco

cisco has reported that cyber attacks are getting stronger, and has a
number of cybersecurity efforts and products in place. As they continue
researching the issue, it makes sense that they would add more of their
own staff to bolster their products and research initiatives.

8- lntel

As lntel moves further into the lnternet of Things (loT) space with
new chips and other devices, it seems that it is looking to bolster security
staff to keep those devices from being hacked.

9- Jlorthrup Grumman
Global security company Northrop Grumman provides systems and
products to government and commercial customers. The company
invests in research on identity management, cloud security, and supply
chain, and is likely adding more staff to ensure high-profile systems are
kept secure.

lll. Boeing
Airplane manufacturer Boeing is experimenting with using next-
generation technology: lt recently partnered with Microsoft to use
the company's Al and big data analytics tools to improve operational
efficiency. Boeing is also working with APX Labs and using its Skylight
platform to interface with its manufacturing system and work instructions
with wearable devices. Therefore, the company will need upgraded
security capabilities to keep these tools functioning.

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