Anatomy of a Breach:
A Real-World Ransomware Response

We are honored to host Zachary Lewis, CIO, CISO, and author of Locked Up: Cybersecurity Threat Mitigation Lessons from a Real-World LockBit Ransomware Response.

Zachary will present a visual timeline of one of the most disruptive ransomware incidents to date—offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the "War Room" decisions that defined their survival.

This private, invite-only evening brings together senior technology and business executives for a candid conversation on the realities of modern defense.

Beyond the theory, we will dissect the granular details of a live response—from the moment the systems went dark to the psychological pressure of negotiating with the LockBit gang.

• 📅 March 10th | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• 📍 The Capital Grille (87 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard)
• 🍷 Exceptional food, drinks, and executive dialogue.

No sales pitch. Just an open exchange of ideas among peers on how to build resilience and lead with confidence in an era of escalating risk.

Meet Zachary Lewis

CIO & CISO | Author of "Locked Up"

Known as the "Homesteading CISO," Zach bridges the gap between wilderness survival and enterprise risk management. He currently serves as the CIO and CISO for the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy.

Officer, InfraGard St. Louis (FBI Partnership) • 3x Top Global CISO • St. Louis CISO of the Year