Would you pay the ransom if you were hit with ransomware? 

Leaders and their companies are targets. Cyberthreats are on the rise and many companies have fallen victim. They can actually reflect what our weaknesses are when it comes to leading people and how you react under pressure. For most people, this is a really stressful time but it can also be a great opportunity to see how you handle difficult situations.

I host Dan Lohrmann, Field CISO for Presidio, who shares a vital strategy for how to respond to a cyber ransom threat.

Presideo is a global digital solutions and services provider delivering software-defined cloud, collaboration and security solutions to customers.

Dan started his career at the National Security Agency (NSA), and has over 30 years of professional experience – including Chief Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer roles.

He’s also an award winning blogger and global speaker on a wide range of technology and cybersecurity topics. Best selling author of “Cyber Mayday and the Day After Dan: A Leader’s Guide to Preparing, Managing and Recovering From Inevitable Business Disruption.” 

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/danlohrmann/

Company Link: https://www.presidio.com/

Link to Dan’s Book: “Cyber Mayday and the Day After Dan: A Leader’s Guide to Preparing, Managing and Recovering From Inevitable Business Disruption.” https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Mayday-Day-After-Disruptions/dp/1119835305 

What You’ll Discover in this Episode:

The story of the turning point of his career.

How he accelerated his learning as a writer.

A vital cybersecurity tip for leaders.

How to be prepared for AI and cyber risks.

The first step you should take if you receive a cyber ransom note.

The role of cybersecurity for the next five years.

What happened with the $28.75M ransom note.

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