Ryan Graham is our main speaker and currently is an associate in Porter Wright's litigation department and focuses on complex commercial litigation, as well as technology and data security. Prior to working at Porter Wright Ryan served with the Cyber Division of the FBI for 6 years.  Ryan has written products and provided briefings to executives in both the federal government and private companies concerning the cyber threat to US businesses and critical infrastructure.

Ryan Graham will present on the current cyber landscape related to ransomware.  In recent years, ransomware has become one of the most prevalent tool used by cyber criminals to extort money from people and businesses.  In his presentation, Ryan will provide both the background, and the current trends related to ransomware, and touch upon certain practical aspects to consider in responding to a ransomware attack, including the potential to contact law enforcement, and methods of planning ahead to minimize disruption and liability.  To demonstrate the potential harm of a ransomware attack, the presentation will focus on recently publicized ransomware incidents that have disrupted businesses’ continuity of operations.

Our Spotlight Speakers will be Rev Angie Sherer from Pataskala United Methodist Church (our host), Martha Tykodi from West Licking Historical Society and Mark Schillig to give more details about the golf outing.