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.