168 Ransomware Negotiations and Original Hacker Culture

Our guest today is Sherri Davidoff. She’s the founder and CEO of LMG Security, a cybersecurity and digital forensics firm with clients across the globe. She shares the story of her professional journey, including her time deep in the hacker culture at MIT, where she adopted the hacker nickname Alien.  She also discusses her insights on the evolution of ransomware, and how she and her team help negotiate with the ransomers on behalf of her clients. We’ll learn more about her leadership style, the importance of team building, and what she looks for when hiring.