Ransomware attacks are no longer a question of “if” but “when” or even “how often”. In this candid interview, Nigel Sampson, a cybersecurity professional, chatted to Joe Pettit, Director at Bora, to share his experience dealing with a LockBit ransomware incident—shedding light on the immense financial burden, the strategic playbook used by ransomware gangs, and the critical lessons learned. From mounting legal costs to negotiations with threat actors who, while they operate like legitimate businesses, can’t be trusted to hand over the keys even if the company does pony up the ransom, this firsthand account is a harsh reminder of…
Nigel Sampson
Nigel Sampson
Nigel Sampson is a successful innovator and global cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of enterprise experience in the Financial Services and Healthcare technology sectors. He specializes in developing strategies and driving innovative cybersecurity programs that enhance operational resiliency, fuel revenue growth, and improve customer satisfaction both domestically and internationally. He is also deeply committed to building and nurturing high-performance teams.
