The Cybergist Podcast

8. Ransomware: The Growing Threat


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In this episode, the host, Olamiposi Fasina discusses with Purity Njeri Gachuhi who shares insights into the tactics used by cybercriminals and the impact these attacks can have on individuals and organizations.

Who is Purity Njeri Gachuhi?

Purity Njeri Gachuhi is a Certified Cybersecurity Professional and VAPT expert with a solid background as an IT Support and Networking Specialist. She is a graduate of the Cyber_Learners Program run yearly by Cybersafe Foundation, CyberOps Associate program under Cisco Networking Academy as well as Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC )2 and eJPT(INE Ssecurity). Through the above programs, she acquired a deep understanding of cyber threats and the necessary measures to stay safe online. She has previously worked as an ICT Helpdesk Administrator at the French School of Nairobi and also as an IT Administrator in a reputable Law firm in Kenya. These experiences allowed her to develop a better understanding of how technology systems work and the critical role that Cybersecurity plays in safeguarding them. She is committed to educating others and raising Cybersecurity awareness, leveraging her perspective to provide advice and recommendations to individuals and organizations. She is always eager to share her practical knowledge and experiences as an IT Support and Networking Specialist on the importance of Cybersecurity and how to effectively protect individual and organization technology assets.

She is currently a Cybersecurity Analyst at BUI and a part-time Cybersecurity instructor.

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Resources: Ransomware Protection Playbook by Roger A. Grimes, Rapid7

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The Cybergist PodcastBy Olamiposi Fasina