Los Angeles: Ransomware - One of the Greatest Cybersecurity Threats

When:  Sep 12, 2017 from 12:00 to 13:30 (PT)

Ransomware - One of the Greatest Cybersecurity Threats

Lunch Sponsor: eSentire, Inc.

Description:
Ransomware has quickly and effectively become one of the greatest cybersecurity threats facing businesses and general users alike. According to the FBI, ransomware threat made $209M in the first quarter of 2016 and they predict that it will exceed $1B for the year. This year, successful attacks targeting law firms, financial institutions and health care organizations have already netted massive returns for cybercriminals. We'll detail real-time ransomware cases and discuss how emerging ransomware variants will impact the legal services industry.

Presenter:
Brent Feller
, a Solution Engineer at eSentire Inc., has been a security professional for over 15 years. Having previously worked with Lockheed Martin, McAfee and MBS, he has a well-rounded background from physical security to cyber hunting and detection. Brent has also consulted with several companies on best practices and cybersecurity needs. He has been on the front lines dealing with malware and ransomware threats, and delivers real world experience and knowledge of defending and protecting assets. Brent is a Cisco Security Specialist and a CISSP.



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Location

McDermott Will & Emery LLP
2049 Century Park East
38th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Contact

Laura Ros
(310) 788-1598
Lros@mwe.com