Peter Watson took us into unfamiliar territory with his presentation on “The Rise of Ransomware” - a look at the evolution of Ransomware with a focus on several of the most notorious Ransomware Gangs and their tactics”. Peter is a Cyber Security specialist with broad experience in a range of security related roles. He holds Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) certifications. In addition to Security Intelligence, other focus areas over the past 10 years have included Network Forensics and Malware Analysis.