Ransomware Recovery: Navigating the Storm

Please join us for the Orange County ACM Chapter's bi-monthly evening program series.

Navigating the Storm of Ransomware Recovery

Agenda
6:30 PM Doors Open & Networking
7:00 PM Announcements and Presentation
8:30 PM Meeting Adjourned

Event Details
Embark on a journey through the complex landscape of Ransomware Recovery in this enlightening session based on actual real-world Case experience. Participants will gain a holistic understanding of the entire process, from the initial cyber-attack to full recovery of operations. Explore major case roles and their associated workstreams, learning to estimate both direct and indirect Case durations and costs. Avoid common pitfalls that could escalate costs and risks, empowering yourself to navigate the complex terrain of Ransomware Recovery with practical insights, confidence, and resilience.

Speaker
Dave Cunningham has 42 years of experience in the field of IT Systems Management. Dave started his career as an Aerospace Engineer with Rockwell International, working on the Guidance, Navigation, and Controls systems for the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. In 1992 he founded Dempsey Bluevar, an IBM Premier Business Partner and Managed Service Provider specializing in Systems Management. After selling the firm in 2012, he joined Alvaka as its Business Technology Officer where he serves today.

Alvaka is an IT Service Provider that serves mid-market and enterprise clients. In 2019, Alvaka developed a Ransomware Recovery practice to assist organizations who have suffered Ransomware attacks. Because of its engineering strength, 24x7 staffing model, and successful Case outcomes, Alvaka has developed a national reputation with Breach Counsel attorneys, Data Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) firms, and Insurance Carriers as a go-to specialist firm for complex Ransomware recoveries on a national and global scale. Dave has served as lead Case Manager for Alvaka’s Ransomware Recovery Cases and has developed an intimate working knowledge of the processes and methods for Ransomware recovery.

Co-sponsors
This event is co-sponsored by the IEEE Orange County Computer Society, SIGAI OC, and the IEEE OC Solid-State Circuit Society (SSCS).

Venue & Parking
This meeting will be held at the Knobbe Martens' Irvine offices. Parking validation will be provided to attendees.