Inside the Breach:  Lessons Learned from Real-World Ransomware Attacks 

Ransomware incidents often reveal gaps that remain hidden until an attack is already underway. This panel discussion digs into real world ransomware breaches, drawing on firsthand experience from incident responders and security leaders who have managed active attacks from initial compromise through recovery. The conversation focuses on how attackers bypass defenses, where controls fail under pressure, and what actually happens inside organizations during a crisis.

The session breaks down common entry points, the operational and financial fallout of ransomware, and why many organizations overestimate their level of preparedness. Panelists also discuss how AI is accelerating attacker capabilities and reshaping the threat landscape. Attendees will come away with practical lessons on building stronger ransomware resilience based on what has worked, and what has not, during real incidents.