Peggy Smedley and Scott Schober, president & CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems, talk about ransomware and some of the statements made on a previous episode of The Peggy Smedley Show. He explains that he disagrees with some of the statements made, saying that he hears about ransomware attacks all the time and that it is real and happening all the time—and at the same time there is a lot of fear mongering too. They also discuss: A comparison of the cost of a ransomware attack paid out across the years. What needs to be done to address ransomware. What Berkeley Varitronics Systems is doing to stop weapons from coming into schools.   (12/6/22 - 800) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Scott Schober, Berkeley Varitronics Systems This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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