Berlin Cybersecurity Social #29 x WiCyS Germany
This session is part of the Berlin Cybersecurity Social community’s monthly meetup, where security professionals, leaders, and enthusiasts come together to share knowledge and connect. So are you a cybersecurity professional looking to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and make friends? Look no further!
For this special edition of Berlin Cybersecurity Social, in partnership with WiCyS Germany, we’ll hear from Lisa Lobmeyer and Lara Kaiser of Security Research Labs (SRLabs) about a real-life example of where cyber attacks can have very real human consequences.
Lightning Talk: Ransomware with Real-World Consequences
Following ransomware attacks on women’s shelters, the SRLabs team supported affected organisations with incident response, detection tooling and practical resources to help teams better understand the threats they were facing and strengthen their ability to respond.
In this session, Lisa Lobmeyer and Lara Kaiser will walk us through the case from both the defensive and offensive perspectives:
How the ransomware attacks unfolded
How incident response was coordinated across multiple organizations
How custom tooling helped scale detection and response
What the attackers’ methods reveal about how these organizations were targeted
What the team learned from working with organizations where cybersecurity failures can translate directly into real-world safety risks
How those lessons were turned into practical guidance and workshops for affected shelters
About the Speakers:
Lisa Lobmeyer leads the Incident Response team at Security Research Labs. An experienced DFIR specialist, she builds and manages teams that support organizations affected by cybersecurity incidents while also helping strengthen their broader cyber defense capabilities.
Lara Kaiser is a security researcher and consultant primarily working on the offensive side of cybersecurity. Known for her research into proprietary Android components, she brings the attacker’s perspective to help organizations understand how they may be targeted and how to reduce the likelihood of compromise.
About Berlin Cybersecurity Social: This meetup is open to cybersecurity professionals of all levels, from beginners to experts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey in the field, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who share your passion for cybersecurity.
About WiCyS Germany: WiCyS Germany is a non-profit community dedicated to supporting, mentoring, and advancing women in cybersecurity across Germany. As the official regional affiliate of the global Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) network, the goal is to bring international resources to create meaningful local impact.