Ahead of Data Privacy Day CenturyLink shares 2018 security predictions

In recognition of Data Privacy Day, CenturyLink is sharing security predictions from Dale Drew, chief security strategist; David Mahon, chief security officer and Chris Richter, vice president of global managed security solutions, as well as tips and resources to help businesses and consumers protect their sensitive information online.

MONROE, La., Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As a 2018 Data Privacy Day Champion, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) is joining the National Cyber Security Alliance in the global effort to create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust. Data Privacy Day commemorates the Jan. 28, 1981, signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty addressing privacy and data protection.

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Watch CenturyLink's 2018 Security Predictions video here: https://youtu.be/8trI_CfVzRs. 

2018 Security Predictions:

1.    The nature of cyberthreats will not change, but their tactics will.

2.    Digital transformation will shape how enterprises secure their operations.

3.    Both industry collaboration and legislation will play greater roles in working to protect the global internet.

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CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the second largest U.S. communications provider to global enterprise customers. With customers in more than 60 countries and an intense focus on the customer experience, CenturyLink strives to be the world's best networking company by solving customers' increased demand for reliable and secure connections. The company also serves as its customers' trusted partner, helping them manage increased network and IT complexity and providing managed network and cyber security solutions that help protect their business.

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