Overview

June 18

Ransomware attacks are no longer just a headline—they're a daily reality for public sector organizations. Join us for an in-depth webinar exploration of ransomware, where we'll peel back the layers and reveal the threats and practical defenses.

Save the Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET.

Why You Can't Miss This Webinar:

Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Explore exclusive research on ransomware gangs, their motivations, and their connections to global events.
Early Detection Tactics: Learn actionable strategies to identify ransomware threats before they strike, including examples of security readiness tests your agency can run.
Front Line Perspectives: Hear how government leaders managed ransomware attacks and navigated stakeholder demands.

Speakers

Mark Sangster

Vice President, Chief of Strategy, Adlumin Inc.

Before joining Adlumin, Sangster established his 25-year InfoSec career at industry giants like Intel Corporation, BlackBerry, and Cisco Systems. His experience unites a strong technical aptitude and an intuitive understanding of regulatory agencies. During his time at BlackBerry, Sangster worked on the first secure devices for government agencies. Since then, he has continued to build mutually beneficial relationships with regulatory agencies in key sectors. In addition to his industry experience, Sangster is the author of No Safe Harbor: The Inside Truth about Cybercrime and How to Protect Your Business. His thought-provoking work and perspective on shifting risk trends have influenced industry thought leaders. Sangster has spoken at international conferences and prestigious stages as an award-winning speaker, including the Harvard Law School and RSA Conference. He has appeared on CNN News Hour to provide expert opinions on international cybercrime issues. He is a go-to subject matter expert for leading publications and media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and Forbes, covering major data breach events. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Western Ontario and a Business Diploma from Humber College in Toronto, Canada.

Bryan Langley — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Bryan J. Langley serves as the senior vice president of defense development at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, where he is responsible for developing a strategic plan for long-term state investment in the defense marketspace, with the goal of tripling federal defense investments by December 2024. Bryan served as executive director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Advisory (HSA) for US DHS. He previously served as global security manager at Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and as a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton Consulting. He also worked in the White House as the U.S. assistant chief of protocol under the George W. Bush administration.