Cynthia Kaiser, former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Cyber Division, is transitioning to Halcyon to head their Ransomware Research Center. After a 20-year career at the FBI, where she managed significant ransomware takedown operations, she aims to combat the ongoing threat posed by sophisticated cybercriminals. Her move reflects a broader trend of cybersecurity leaders departing government roles amidst budget cuts. A recent assessment showed U.S. efforts have slowed ransomware attacks, yet the trend continues to rise, indicating the persistent challenge ransomware represents to national security.
I'm excited to join Halcyon and continue to work to defeat ransomware. Ransomware is unlike any other threat. It's big business; an entire ecosystem of sophisticated, motivated, unscrupulous actors who are becoming increasingly aggressive and continually deploying more advanced tools.
While U.S. ransomware takedown operations have slowed the rate of attacks, the trend continues to rise. This highlights the persistent threat ransomware poses to organizations.
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