Why Did the White House Decide NOT to Ban Ransomware Payments? 

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“’It is so hard and so much more work needs to be done to improve the security of tech, to improve the cybersecurity of systems, that we’d essentially be pressing victims to make their payments go undercover,’ (deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology Anne) Neuberger said.”

Source: US government rejects ransom payment ban to spur disclosure | Cybersecurity Dive

Mark Sauter

Mark Sauter’s insights on the financial, policy and security elements of cyber insurance are based on years of experience in the investment banking, media and business worlds. Co-author of the McGraw Hill university textbook “Homeland Security: a Complete Guide,” Sauter was also a consultant to one of the world’s largest software companies and served as a US Army Special Forces and infantry officer.

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