S8E8 - Ransomware Realities with Chris Kimpland

In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer sits down with Chris Kimpland, CEO of Velocity Incident Response, a service-disabled veteran-owned firm specializing in digital forensics and incident response A former U.S. Army combat engineer, Chris has led hundreds of ransomware negotiations and brings a candid, frontline perspective to what unfolds during an active breach. He shares why negotiation is often more business than emotion, what “proof of life” means in a data extortion case, and how organizations navigate the hardest decision of all — whether to pay. This episode delivers a concise, real-world look at crisis leadership when minutes matter and stakes are high.