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Evolving nature of ransomware attacks – Kris Lahiri – RSA24 #3

In recent years, ransomware attacks have undergone a transformative evolution, shifting from indiscriminate, mass-distributed assaults to highly targeted, sophisticated campaigns. Kris Lahiri is able to discuss the dynamic landscape of ransomware and dive into the techniques he has seen cybercriminals employ, the motivations behind these attacks, and the escalating impact on individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure.

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Guest

Co-Founder/CSO at Egnyte

Kris is a co-founder of Egnyte. He is responsible for creating and implementing Egnyte’s global information security and compliance management strategies, policies and controls that protect all of Egnyte’s customers’ content and users. Prior to Egnyte, Kris spent many years in the design and deployment of large-scale infrastructures for Fortune 100 customers of Valdero and KPMG Consulting. Kris has a B.Tech in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras, and an MS from the University of Cincinnati.

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Independent Consultant & CISO

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