CISA acting director to discuss ransomware attacks during Auburn University live virtual event

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Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure will host U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, Acting Director Brandon Wales on Monday, March 22, during a live virtual event, “A Discussion on Ransomware with the Acting CISA Director.”

Beginning at 12:30 p.m. CDT, Wales will outline the agency’s strategy to reduce the risk of ransomware attacks across the nation by raising awareness and instigating actions to combat this evolving threat.

Frank Cilluffo, director of the McCrary Institute, will moderate the conversation, which will include an audience question-and-answer session.

To submit a question, comment live through the McCrary Institute’s social channels on YouTube, Facebook or Twitter.

To register for the event, click here. Watch the event live here.

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