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Colin Whittaker

 Founder and Director Informed Risk Decisions Ltd
Colin has over 15 years of experience advancing payment risk and security strategies in Europe and the US. He led PCI compliance initiatives, coordinated responses to cardholder data breaches, and introduced innovative compliance programs. Now independent, he provides cybersecurity risk consultancy and shares insights at major global industry events.

Dmitry Vorontsov

Product Manager at Netwrix
Since 2019, Dmitry has driven the roadmap for Netwrix Auditor and Data Classification, researching IT security trends and addressing customer security challenges. With deep expertise in data protection, he shares practical insights and lesser-known strategies to help organizations maximize the value of Netwrix solutions.

John Gunn

CEO of Token and a leading advocate

John Gunn is the CEO of Token and a leading advocate for next-generation MFA. With 30+ years in technology and two decades in cybersecurity, he has helped protect major global banks from fraud. He now champions Token’s Smart Ring, delivering biometric, passwordless, FIDO2-compliant authentication to eliminate phishing and social-engineering risks.

Dr. Ferhat Dikbiyik

Head of Research at Black Kite

Dr. Ferhat Dikbiyik is the Head of Research at Black Kite, leading teams in cyber risk analysis, threat-actor behavior, and machine-learning automation. With 15 years of research experience, 40+ publications, and 1,000+ citations, he specializes in disaster resiliency, cyber-attack modeling, and ransomware trends after transitioning from academia to cybersecurity innovation.

Erich Kron

 Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4

Erich brings over 20 years of experience in information security across medical, aerospace, and defense sectors. He has led large-scale technology integrations and military security programs, and collaborates globally to provide tools, training, and education that help organizations and professionals strengthen cybersecurity awareness and capabilities.



Emerging Trends & Best Practices to Combat Ransomware

Aug 24 / IT GRC Forum

Ransomware attacks continue to rise in frequency, complexity, and financial impact, making them one of the most urgent cybersecurity threats facing organizations today. Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Report revealed a 13% increase in ransomware incidents over the past five years, while the first half of 2022 recorded more than 236 million global attacks. With the average ransomware incident costing $1.85 million and forecasts predicting an attack every two seconds by 2031, compliance teams must strengthen their defenses now.


This webinar is focused on the latest ransomware trends and proven strategies to protect your organization. This session will break down how attackers use advanced tactics like double extortion and provide actionable guidance on building a comprehensive ransomware protection plan. You will learn how to implement effective backup and recovery methods, leverage network segmentation, improve employee training, and evaluate modern defense solutions such as endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response planning. Real-world case studies will help you apply these insights to enhance resilience and reduce risk.