Ransomware response gets a lot harder when panic, money, law enforcement, insurance, and attackers all collide.

Wil hosts Kurtis Minder, author of Cyber Recon, longtime cyber operator, former CEO, and ransomware negotiator, for a grounded conversation on cyber espionage, dark web intelligence, ransomware negotiation, and personal cyber hygiene. Kurtis explains what human-led threat intelligence looks like, why negotiation is partly psychology, and how victims can make better decisions under pressure. This episode is for cyber leaders, business executives, founders, and anyone who wants to understand how cyber risk works in the real world.

Key takeaways:

• Learn how cyber espionage supports threat intelligence

• Understand what happens during ransomware negotiation

• See why response requires calm leadership, not just technical skill

• Explore how attackers use supply chains and personal data

• Improve your thinking around cyber hygiene and risk

Find Kurtis:

www.kurtisminder.com

https://www.cyberreconbook.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtisminder/

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