This presentation examines how ransomware has evolved from a criminal enterprise into a strategic tool leveraged by nation-states to achieve geopolitical objectives. Participants will analyze the tactics, motivations, and case studies that reveal this trend, discuss its implications for national security and global stability, and explore strategies for defense and resilience in the face of this growing threat.

In this session you will:

• Examine how states are weaponizing ransomware to generate revenue, apply political pressure, and disrupt critical infrastructure
• Analyze tactics, motivations, and real-world case studies that highlight this trend
• Discuss the broader implications for national security and global stability
• Explore strategies for building defense and resilience against state-driven ransomware threats