Ransomware, AI & the Cost of Doing Nothing: A Cyber Risk Masterclass for Finance Leaders
Overview
This session will consist of 7 different smaller topics:
1. The New Economics of Cyber Risk
- Why cyber risk has become a financial problem, not a technical one.
2. Modern Cyber Threats in 2026
- A clear, non-technical overview of today's attack landscape.
3. AI for Good: How Finance Teams Can Use AI Securely
- Not hype, practical, safe AI usage for finance professionals.
4. How Much Cybersecurity Should Cost
- A financial professional's friendly budgeting framework.
5. Risk Appetite: How Much Risk Are You Willing to Accept?
- A guided exercise for attendees
6. Incident Response: What Happens When You're Hit
- A walk through of a real-world ransomware scenario.
7. Practical Takeaways & Tools
- End with actionable value.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Justin Vredeveld, Business Development Manager, Ontech Systems
Justin Vredeveld is a Business Development Manager at Ontech Systems. He works closely with business owners, CFOs, controllers, tax professionals and IT leaders throughout Wisconsin to understand the technology, compliance, cybersecurity and operational challenges impacting organizations today.
Through ongoing conversations with business leaders and collaboration with Ontech’s security and engineering teams, Justin brings a practical business perspective to discussions around cybersecurity risk, regulatory requirements, AI adoption, disaster recovery and technology strategy. His experience helps connect technical concepts to the real-world concerns and priorities facing firms and their clients.
Non-Member Price $89.00
Member Price $69.00