The Hydra Effect: Why Shutting Down RaaS is Like Playing Whack-a-Mole

Originally published by CXO REvolutionaries.Written by Ben Corll, CISO in Residence, Zscaler.As a CISO in Residence, one of my favorite activities is presenting on various topics at regional security summits. It lets me share ideas that I am truly passionate about with new and interesting people. Recently, I had the privilege of attending an ISACA event where I was asked about ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS). Specifically, people want to know why it is so prevalent and why it can’t simply be s…