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In Locked Up, veteran IT and cybersecurity executive Zachary Lewis, delivers a gripping, first-person account of how a major university squared off against one of the world's most infamous ransomware groups: LockBit. He walks you through his personal experience battling--and negotiating with--LockBit, as well as the strategies, tools, and approaches he used in resolving the crisis. The book is a detailed, darkly funny, and behind-the-scenes account of an increasingly common and feared event for organizations of all types and sizes. It offers up-to-date advice for people tasked with preventing, responding to, and recovering from ransomware attacks. You'll find insightful crisis management lessons applicable to both technical and business leaders; hands-on technical solutions you can apply to prevent catastrophic data loss during a ransomware event; and techniques to manage the intense operational, emotional, and interpersonal challenges that arise in the midst of an unexpected crisis. Perfect for IT professionals, cybersecurity leaders, and business decision-makers in higher education, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations, Locked Up is also a must-listen for business continuity planners, legal counsel, and anyone else with an interest in real-world cybersecurity.

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Zachary Lewis is an emerging voice in the cybersecurity community with a reputation for practical insight and clear leadership. He currently serves as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at the University of Health Sciences andPharmacy in St. Louis, where he leads enterprise technology and security strategy.With more than fifteen years of experience across startups, the energy sector, higher education, and consulting, Zach has helped organizations strengthen their internal security posture while building and scaling IT teams that align with business objectives.His approach blends strategic vision with hands-on execution.Zach shares his expertise by speaking at conferences, webinars, and academic institutions across the country. He also serves on InfraGard and on multiple advisory boards, where he contributes to shaping the future of cybersecurity and IT leadership.Outside of work, Zach finds balance on his homestead with his family, where the pace is slower, the priorities are clearer, and the cellular signal is often refreshingly weak. Walter Dixon is a winner of Audible's ""#1 Editor's Choice and Customer Favorites"" award. He has narrated more than 200 audiobooks; performed in musical theater, drama and opera productions, and professional stand-up comedy; and voiced commercials, corporate videos, animated features, vintage radio dramas, and audio tours for the Guggenheim and other museums.

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