Episode Topic: Hackers have demanded ransom. Now what?
Featuring: Mark Houpt, DataBank’s Chief Information Security Officer
Listen to Mark Houpt as he answers and discusses the circumstances that make an IT environment more susceptible to a ransomware attack as well as 4 key questions:
• Have you seen situations where an IT department seems to be doing everything right but still gets hacked?
• What would you recommend to the head of an enterprise IT department when he or she receives a ransom demand? What should happen in the first minutes and then in the following hours?
• Are there guidelines for when it does or does not make sense to pay the ransom?
• Can you share a success story where the hackers were the losers in the scenario?
Run Time: 11 minutes
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Mark A. Houpt serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at DataBank, bringing over 30 years of expertise in information security and technology across diverse industries. Joining DataBank in 2015 (via the acquisition of Edge Hosting), Mark has spearheaded security and compliance initiatives, leading a team of Security Architects and Compliance Engineers. With certifications including CISSP, CCSP, and CEH, as well as extensive knowledge of frameworks such as FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA, Mark is adept at translating complex compliance standards into actionable insights. His career spans roles in Fortune 50 institutions, higher education, and military service as a U.S. Navy Cryptologist. A sought-after speaker and blogger, Mark also dedicates time to economic security initiatives and enjoys aviation and wildlife photography alongside his wife, Maria.
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