Ransomware Prevention Is a Team Effort

Between 2019 and 2020, ransomware attacks rose by as much as 62% worldwide. The collective cost of the ransomware attacks reported to the FBI in 2020 amounted to roughly $29.1 million – up more than 200% from just $8.9 million.  

It's a huge problem affecting all industries, including state government. So, what can you do to prevent the state of North Carolina from becoming yet another headline? 

Learn how other organizations manage their cybersecurity and which practices could make the most difference in preventing the state from succumbing to a successful ransomware compromise.

About the Speaker

Chris Poulin

Deputy Chief Technology Officer

BitSight

Chris Poulin is the director of Technology and Strategy, as well as deputy chief technology officer at BitSight Technologies, where he guides enterprises in assessing risk metrics and managing third-party relationships.

He has been in cybersecurity for more than 35 years in both technical roles and executive positions – from developer for the U.S. Department of Defense intelligence community to CSO for Q1 Labs and chief executive officer of his own boutique consultancy. 

He has spent time in both the startup community and established companies, such as IBM and Booz Allen Hamilton.