Encrypt, Extort, Evolve. The history of the business of ransomware.

Wed Dec 03 2025 at 06:30 pm to 07:45 pm UTC+00:00

Computershare Limited | Edinburgh

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Publisher/HostBCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Encrypt, Extort, Evolve. The history of the business of ransomware.
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Where ransomware came from and how it’s changed over time.
About this Event

Speaker

Peter King



Synopsis

We will walk through where ransomware came from and how it’s changed over time. We will also discuss some interesting cases I’ve handled first hand.



About the speaker

Peter King is a cybersecurity professional at Acumen Cyber, specialising in helping organisations strengthen their resilience and respond effectively to cyber incidents. He has worked with a range of clients across sectors to enhance their security posture, improve incident readiness, and develop pragmatic strategies for managing cyber risk. Peter is passionate about empowering teams to build robust defences and recover swiftly when challenges arise.


Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.

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Please note, if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via [email protected] and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.

For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.


This event is brought to you by: Edinburgh branch


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM
Arrive, refreshments and networking
🕑: 06:30 PM
Start of talk
🕑: 07:30 PM
Questions and answers
🕑: 07:45 PM
Event close
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Computershare Limited, Edinburgh House, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tickets

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