# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Inside Ransomware Negotiations
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Modern Extortion Tactics, Payment Realities, and the Human FactorAbout this EventRansomware attacks have evolved far beyond simple encryption and ransom demands. Today’s cyber extortion landscape is shaped by sophisticated threat actors using targeted social engineering, insider recruitment, and business model innovation—while defenders face complex decisions around negotiation, payment, and compliance. This session offers a conversation around the nuances of cyber extortion negotiation and payment, drawing on the latest data and case studies from Coveware’s quarterly reports.Attendees will gain a deep understanding of how payment conversations unfold, the operational and legal due diligence required before any transaction, and the negotiation strategies deployed by both threat actors and defenders. We’ll explore why paying a ransom is never a simple transaction, the ways organizations can stall or shape negotiations, and the increasing importance of OFAC checks, data validation, and risk assessment. The session will also address the technical and business pitfalls of payment—including failed decryptions, evolving dynamics, and potential brand/reputation damage.Whether you’re technical, compliance-focused, or executive, you’ll leave with a realistic grasp of the current ransomware ecosystem, the anatomy of a negotiation, and the critical factors that should inform your response strategy.Brief speaker bio:Chris Furtick serves as Field CISO for Coveware, where he helps clients navigate today’s complex cyber threats with a combination of technical depth and practical business insight. With 14 years of experience spanning hands-on blue team roles, incident response leadership, and fractional CISO roles, Chris brings a wealth of real-world knowledge to every client interaction.Before joining Coveware, Chris worked with the US government under a Top Secret clearance, partnering closely with national agencies to address incident response, cyber extortion, and election security challenges. He’s well-known for demystifying technical concepts for executive audiences, and for his hands-on expertise in ransomware response and defense strategy.At Coveware, Chris draws on his decade-plus in incident response to help clients strengthen their IR plans, run cyber extortion tabletop exercises, and improve their overall security posture. He is an active member of ISC2 and serves on the SANS Advisory Board, holding certifications such as CISSP, GPEN, GCFA, GLEG, GCCC, and GCPM. Chris frequently shares his insights at events like BSides and DefCon and has contributed to McGraw Hill publications and SANS GIAC content. He’s also been featured in TV and print media, offering practical guidance on cybersecurity best practices.Agenda🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:25 PMLunch & Professional Networking🕑: 12:25 PM - 12:30 PMAnnouncements🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMPresentation
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- **city**: Greenville
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: OpenWorks Coworking
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- **full address**: OpenWorks Coworking, 101 North Main Street, Greenville, United States

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