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title: Recon InfoSec | Macie Thompson
description: Macie, the Director of Security Services at Recon InfoSec, has over 13 years of experience in the Cybersecurity industry. She began her career in the Air Force as a Cyber Warfare Officer focused on defensive operations. Transitioning to civilian roles in 2016, she delved into a diverse spectrum of security domains, including incident response, threat hunting, governance, compliance, and risk management. Outside of work, Macie serves as a canine handler for a FEMA and volunteer search and rescue team, dedicating her free time to aiding in the search for lost and missing individuals.
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## [Planning for the Worst: Making IR, BC, and DR Plans Work](https://blog.reconinfosec.com/planning-for-the-worst-making-ir-bc-and-dr-plans-work)

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Organizations know they should have plans for cyber incidents, but too often those plans are...

## [Advanced Email Protection: Detection Techniques in Action](https://blog.reconinfosec.com/advanced-email-protection-detection-techniques-in-action)

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Hopefully you have read all about why we are excited to be offering Advanced Email Protection (AEP)...

## [Advanced Email Protection to be Thrilled About](https://blog.reconinfosec.com/advanced-email-protection-to-be-thrilled-about)

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If you use a computer for work, you use email, it’s a standard in every industry today. Email is...

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According to Forbes, there was a 72% increase in cyber breaches from 2021 to 2023. Based on the...

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