EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 30 MIN
S8E8 - Ransomware Realities with Chris Kimpland
from The Virtual CISO Moment · host Greg Schaffer
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.
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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.
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