Ransomware Attacks on the Rise - What You Need to Know

Ransomware is one of today’s most disruptive forms of cyber attacks, putting victims out of business, forcing hospitals to turn away patients, and bringing entire city governments and municipalities to a standstill. Last year alone, the US experienced more than 65,000 ransomware attacks. Not only is it a top concern for CISOs, it has become a national security issue. Join us as we discuss: • Why ransomware remains a top cybersecurity threat • What ransomware trends Proofpoint Threat Research is observing across the globe • The three key ways ransomware threat actors get into your organisation, and how to stop them Presenter: Adrian Covich, Snr Director Technical Sales, APJ, Proofpoint Moderator: Tony Vizza, CISSP, CCSP, Director of Cybersecurity Advocacy, APAC, (ISC)²