Following a devastating 2019 ransomware attack on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Principal Chief Richard Sneed breaks down the damage done, lessons learned, and cybersecurity protocols his department has since established. Chief Sneed explains why his perspective of cybersecurity changed after this incident, and how he has prioritized cloud migration and a zero-trust mindset to protect the tribe’s operations, assets, and digital future.

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