#IMOS20 Ransomware Renaissance: The Threat that Won’t Quit

Ransomware has been the bane of the information security industry for years, with some of the hardest hitting and most impactful cyber-attacks in history a result of this relentless foe. Traditionally, ransomware has been used by cyber-criminals to target the largest, most well-known private sector organizations in the world – and to dramatic effect. However, security experts have warned that this year could see large ransomware attacks change tact to target more companies in the public sector, a trend that began to surface in the latter stages on 2019. These organizations typically hold huge amounts of sensitive data, without the security sophistication to go with it. In this session, a panel of security experts will traverse the current state of the ransomware threat, highlight the real-life risks ransomware poses to organizations in both the private and public sectors and outline the best steps for effective ransomware defense. Key takeaways: •Gain detailed insight into the ransomware threat landscape in 2020 •Learn the latest ransomware trends being adopted by attackers •Discover the best ransomware defense strategies for your organization