Author: Christian George

christian-georgeChristian George is a Lead Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he works as a cybersecurity researcher, product developer, data scientist, and consultant. Mr. George is originally from St. Louis, MO. He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, where he obtained a B.S. in Management Science. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Technology Management at Georgetown University.

From the Fall 2021 Issue

Cyber Hedging: How Cybercriminals May Capitalize on a Decrease in Ransomware Payments by Short Selling Victim Companies

Author(s):

Christian George, Lead Engineer, Booz | Allen | Hamilton

Cyber Hedging

As the country is still reeling from the onslaught of ransomware attacks throughout 2021, there have been a series of new developments relating to the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) of these cybercriminal groups carrying out the attacks. While many of these new TTPs have been technology based, there has been one that is financially … Read more

From the Spring 2021 Issue

Cyber Doomsday on Wall Street

Author(s):

Christian George, Lead Engineer, Booz | Allen | Hamilton

cyber-doomsday-on-wall-street

THE BIG ONE With high-speed trades and immense quantities of exchanges, the global financial community is the most interconnected industry to have ever existed. Banks have always been a target for nefarious actors. As Willie Sutton, the infamous bank robber, reputedly replied to the question of why he robbed banks: “Because that’s where the money … Read more