Ransomware has been the bane of the information security industry for years, withsome of the hardest hitting and most impactful cyber-attacks in history a result ofthis relentless foe.Traditionally, ransomware has been used by cyber-criminals to target the largest,most well-known private sector organizations in the world – and to dramatic effect.However, security experts have warned that this year could see large ransomwareattacks change tact to target more companies in the public sector, a trend that beganto surface in the latter stages on 2019. These organizations typically hold hugeamounts of sensitive data, without the security sophistication to go with it.In this session, a panel of security experts will traverse the current state of theransomware threat, highlight the real-life risks ransomware poses to organizationsin both the private and public sectors and outline the best steps for effectiveransomware defense.Key takeaways: Gain detailed insight into the ransomware threat landscape in 2020 Learn the latest ransomware trends being adopted by attackers Discover the best ransomware defense strategies for your organization.