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Cybersecurity · Denver
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Ransomware Defense for Mid-Market Companies

A no-BS session on what actually stops ransomware attacks for companies with 100-1000 employees.

Date
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
Venue
The Oxford Hotel
Seats
16 of 22 reserved
The Briefing

What this session covers

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.
The Agenda

How the 90 minutes unfold

11:00 AM

Lunch & Arrivals

Sandwich bar and introductions.

11:30 AM

The Five Controls That Matter

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

12:00 PM

Law Enforcement Perspective

Reporting obligations, FBI coordination, and whether to pay.

12:15 PM

Self-Assessment Workshop

Score your organization. Identify your biggest gap.

Who's Speaking

Your hosts for this briefing

Ryan Oakes
Speaker

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
Speaker

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.

What's Included

Everything is taken care of

Catered lunch

A plated meal at a private venue. Dietary needs covered.

Curated peers

15–25 senior decision-makers from Denver companies.

90-minute session

Practical, substantive — never a sales pitch.

Real conversation

Roundtable Q&A where the actual value gets built.

Hosted By
Host Organization

TrueShield Cyber

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

Questions

Frequently asked

Yes. Lunch and the full session are covered by the host. All we ask is that you show up — or cancel in advance so we can offer your seat to someone on the waitlist.

LunchLeads works with the host to design the topic, the 90-minute agenda, and the call-to-action so the session actually delivers value — not just a sales pitch. The topic and format you're seeing were built specifically for senior decision-makers in this market.

No account needed. Takes about 30 seconds to register. We'll email your confirmation and a QR code you can show at the door.

Just cancel from the link in your confirmation email. No charges, no fees — we only ask you give us enough notice that someone on the waitlist can take your seat.

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

Each attendee registers individually so we have an accurate headcount for lunch and seating. If you'd like to bring a colleague, just share the event link and have them register separately.

6 seats remaining

Reserve your seat at the table.

Limited to senior decision-makers in Denver. Thirty seconds to reserve — lunch and the full session are on the house.

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