About Darren Williams

Dr. Williams is a serial entrepreneur and founder of 3 technology startups over the last 20 years, two of which have been sold to public companies. He is currently the founder and CEO of BlackFog, Inc. a global cyber security company focusing on ransomware prevention and cyber warfare. Dr. Williams is responsible for strategic direction and leads global expansion for BlackFog and has pioneered anti data exfiltration technology for the prevention of cyber attacks across the globe. Dr. Williams holds a Ph.D. and Bachelor of Science with Honors from the University of Melbourne, authoring several scientific papers and software applications for auto-radiographic densitometry and analysis. He is a dual citizen of both Australia and the United States where he now resides.

CISO Work Life Balance
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CISO Work Life Balance

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CISO Work Life Balance

This White Paper discusses the CISO work life balance and why security leaders quit their jobs, going beyond compensation and considering valuable quality-of-life improvements that attract and retain top talent.

Darren Williams2024-01-22T02:49:19+00:00September 28th, 2023|White Paper|

Evolving from DLP (Data Loss Prevention)
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Evolving from DLP (Data Loss Prevention)

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Evolving from DLP (Data Loss Prevention)

This White Paper discusses how the DLP, Data Loss Prevention model has changed and how to use newer techniques to solve the problem such as Anti Data Exfiltration (ADX).

Darren Williams2024-01-22T02:49:20+00:00September 28th, 2023|White Paper|

Beyond Cybersecurity Compliance: Adhering to Regulation is Not Enough
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Beyond Cybersecurity Compliance: Adhering to Regulation is Not Enough

Cybersecurity

Beyond Cybersecurity Compliance: Adhering to Regulation is Not Enough

Achieving cybersecurity compliance is a top priority, yet can’t guarantee positive outcomes by simply checking compliance boxes

Darren Williams2024-10-13T15:36:19+01:00August 28th, 2023|Cybersecurity|

Most Impactful Ransomware Attacks of 2023
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Most Impactful Ransomware Attacks of 2023

Ransomware

Most Impactful Ransomware Attacks of 2023

We take a look at the top ransomware attacks of 2023 so far and what has been the most impactful on a global scale.

Darren Williams2024-01-22T02:49:22+00:00August 15th, 2023|Ransomware|

Podcast: DLP is Dead – Long Live Data Exfiltration
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Podcast: DLP is Dead – Long Live Data Exfiltration

Cybersecurity, Data Exfiltration

Podcast: DLP is Dead – Long Live Data Exfiltration

DLP is dead discusses how Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategy may no longer suffice when it comes to safeguarding an enterprise.

Darren Williams2024-01-22T02:49:28+00:00June 7th, 2023|Cybersecurity, Data Exfiltration|

BackFog Webinar: Is Ransomware Really on the Decline?
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BackFog Webinar: Is Ransomware Really on the Decline?

Cybersecurity, Ransomware

BackFog Webinar: Is Ransomware Really on the Decline?

In this webinar Dr Darren Williams and Michael Sampson discuss the current state of ransomware and changes in the cybersecurity landscape and is ransomware really on the decline?

Darren Williams2024-01-22T02:49:29+00:00June 7th, 2023|Cybersecurity, Ransomware|

Cyberattack Stigma: How Delayed Reporting Causes More Damage
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Cyberattack Stigma: How Delayed Reporting Causes More Damage

Breach

Cyberattack Stigma: How Delayed Reporting Causes More Damage

Cybersecurity leaders must detect and respond to successful attacks in ways that minimize overall damage to the organization itself. This often leads to delayed reporting that causes more damage than the attack itself.

Darren Williams2025-03-04T15:49:57+00:00April 24th, 2023|Breach|

Are Ransomware Gangs Ever Really Gone for Good?
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Are Ransomware Gangs Ever Really Gone for Good?

Ransomware

Are Ransomware Gangs Ever Really Gone for Good?

Government campaigns against ransomware gangs are increasingly successful – but what comes next?

Darren Williams2024-06-22T21:28:42+01:00April 13th, 2023|Ransomware|

BlackFog Wins Cybersecurity Excellence and Globee Cybersecurity Awards
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BlackFog Wins Cybersecurity Excellence and Globee Cybersecurity Awards

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BlackFog Wins Cybersecurity Excellence and Globee Cybersecurity Awards

BlackFog wins Cybersecurity Excellence awards for Virtual CISO offering, ransomware protection, overall company innovation and a Globee Cybersecurity Award for it's State of Ransomware report.

Darren Williams2024-01-22T02:49:34+00:00March 13th, 2023|Press Release|