Digital Shakedown

With over 15 years of dedicated IT, Security, and Privacy service, Harry is an experienced business leader known for developing and implementing robust cybersecurity and privacy strategies. His expertise is underpinned by a Master's degree in cybersecurity from Brown University and industry-leading certifications, including CISSP and CIPP/US, complemented by a continuous learning journey through professional development and industry engagement.Harry completed the most comprehensive academic research on ransomware ever attempted. His research included:A survey on the impacts of ransomware incidentsAn interview with a state senatorCorrespondence with government agencies and other expertsHe introduced novel concepts, such as the Three Cs of Ransomware, that helped readers visualize the various aspects of cyber-extortion attacks. That research led to the authoring of the book Digital Shakedown: The Complete Guide to Understanding and Combating Ransomware

• Abstract.- Acknowledgements.- Foreward.- Introduction.- What Ransomware Is and How It Works.- The Three Cs of Ransomware.- Business Impacts of Ransomware.- Preparation, Response, and Recovery.- Proposed Solutions.- Bibliography.