Ep. 44 – From Chaos to Clarity: Recovering after the Ransomware Nightmare (Part 2)

How does a business bounce back after a crippling ransomware attack?  In Part 2 of this gripping conversation, discover how the Port of Seattle faced the ultimate challenge: Rebuilding its entire infrastructure from the ground up. Katherine Schwarzauer, Senior Windows Server Engineer, joins hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams to share the inside story of a recovery mission that rewrote the rules. 

You’ll hear how fear turned into fuel, old playbooks went up in flames, and split-second decisions sparked bold innovation. Katherine reveals the game-changing moves—revived backup systems, ironclad security, and years of upgrades compressed into mere months. But the impact didn’t stop at tech: team dynamics shifted, alliances strengthened, and resilience became the new norm. 

Ready for the ultimate survival guide? This is a story of grit and transformation—proof that even the worst cyber nightmare can become a launchpad for building stronger, smarter, and more secure than ever before. 

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