Ransomware Defense for Mid-Market Companies
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Ransomware Defense for Mid-Market Companies

Thursday, December 3, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Oxford Hotel
A no-BS session on what actually stops ransomware attacks for companies with 100-1000 employees.

About This Event

Mid-market companies are the #1 target for ransomware. You are big enough to pay but small enough to have gaps. This session covers the five controls that stop 90% of ransomware attacks, how to evaluate your current posture, and what a realistic security budget looks like for a 200-person company. Best for: CEOs, CFOs, and IT directors at companies with 100-1000 employees.

Speakers

Ryan Oakes

Ryan Oakes

CISO & Co-Founder, TrueShield Cyber

Ryan spent 10 years at CrowdStrike before founding TrueShield. He has responded to 100+ ransomware incidents.

Lt. Melissa Ford

Lt. Melissa Ford

Cyber Crime Unit, Colorado Bureau of Investigation

Lt. Ford leads cyber crime investigations and provides the law enforcement perspective on ransomware and incident reporting.

Agenda

6:00 PM

Lunch & Arrivals

Sandwich bar and introductions.

6:30 PM

The Five Controls That Matter

MFA, EDR, backup testing, email security, and network segmentation.

7:00 PM

Law Enforcement Perspective

Reporting obligations, FBI coordination, and whether to pay.

7:15 PM

Self-Assessment Workshop

Score your organization. Identify your biggest gap.

Hosted By

TrueShield Cyber

Managed detection and response for mid-market companies. SOC-as-a-service.

Contact Host

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, attendance is free. The host covers the event and lunch. We require a credit card hold to reserve your spot and prevent no-shows.

A $15 hold is placed on your card. You are only charged if you fail to attend without canceling at least 24 hours in advance.

Artisan sandwich bar with soup station. Gluten-free and vegan options available.

Each attendee must register individually to ensure accurate headcount for catering and seating.

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