Locked Up: Cybersecurity Threat Mitigation Lessons from a Real-World LockBit Ransomware Response

by Zachary Lewis, Walter Dixon (Narrator)

In Locked Up, veteran IT and cybersecurity executive Zachary Lewis, delivers a gripping, first-person account of how a major university squared off against one of the world's most infamous ransomware LockBit. He walks you through his personal experience battling—and negotiating with—LockBit, as well as the strategies, tools, and approaches he used in resolving the crisis.

The book is a detailed, darkly funny, and behind-the-scenes account of an increasingly common and feared event for organizations of all types and sizes. It offers up-to-date advice for people tasked with preventing, responding to, and recovering from ransomware attacks. You'll find insightful crisis management lessons applicable to both technical and business leaders; hands-on technical solutions you can apply to prevent catastrophic data loss during a ransomware event; and techniques to manage the intense operational, emotional, and interpersonal challenges that arise in the midst of an unexpected crisis.

Perfect for IT professionals, cybersecurity leaders, and business decision-makers in higher education, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations, Locked Up is also a must-listen for business continuity planners, legal counsel, and anyone else with an interest in real-world cybersecurity.

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Published February 3, 2026