Overview

A gripping true story about one ransomware attack and the hands-on lessons you can learn from it In Locked Up: Lessons Learned from A Real-World LockBit Ransomware Response, 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 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-read for business continuity planners, legal counsel, and anyone else with an interest in real-world cybersecurity.

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Author:   Zachary Lewis
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781394357048

ISBN 10:   1394357044
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   23 December 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Attack xv PART I: LEADING TO THE ATTACK 1 Chapter 1: A New Breed of Criminals 3 Chapter 2: Easy Prey 31 Chapter 3: Cybersecurity at UHSP 51 PART II: RESPONDING TO THE ATTACK 67 Chapter 4: The Leadership Response 69 Chapter 5: The War Room 85 Chapter 6: Countdown to the Data Dump 101 PART III: RECOVERING FROM THE ATTACK 115 Chapter 7: The Data Dump 117 Chapter 8: Strengthening Security Post-Attack 133 Chapter 9: Reflections and Lessons Learned 151 PART IV: WHAT ORGANIZATIONS CAN DO 165 Chapter 10: Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Program 167 Chapter 11: Implementing Strong Technical Controls 193 Chapter 12: Responding to a Cyberattack 215 Epilogue: The Calm We Earned 237 Appendix: Cybersecurity Onboarding Checklist: A 30–60–90–120-Day Plan 241 Acknowledgments 243 About the Author 245 Index 247

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ZACHARY LEWIS is a veteran IT executive with extensive experience in IT management, cybersecurity, risk mitigation, and budget oversight. He’s an Assistant Vice President of IT and the Chief Information Security Officer at a private higher education institute.

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