Enhancing Cyber Resilience Through Intelligent Cyber Range Architectures for Professional Training
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2026-0074 | Journal eISSN: 2451-3113 (formerly 1843-6722) | Journal ISSN: 1843-6722
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Published on: Jul 5, 2026
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