Simon Lynge
Senior DFIR Practitioner & Ransomware Negotiation Specialist
Simon Lynge is a senior digital forensics and incident response practitioner with hands-on experience across hundreds of major cyber incidents in over 15 countries. He specialises in ransomware response, negotiation advisory, and dark web intelligence.
His practical experience spans ransomware recovery, business email compromise investigation, advanced persistent threat eradication, insider threat cases, and expert witness testimony in criminal and civil proceedings.
Simon holds the Certified Practitioner in Cyber Security for Practitioners (ChCSP) and CREST Certified Incident Response certifications. His published negotiation transcripts and analysis have been referenced by security researchers, law enforcement, and academic institutions globally.
Credentials & Experience
- ✓ ChCSP — Certified Practitioner in Cyber Security for Practitioners
- ✓ CREST Certified Incident Responder
- ✓ 100+ major incidents responded to across 15+ countries
- ✓ Expert witness testimony in criminal and civil proceedings
- ✓ 234 real-world ransomware negotiation transcripts published
- ✓ Sectors: healthcare, financial services, legal, manufacturing, education, retail
Articles by Simon Lynge
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First 72 Hours After Ransomware Attack: Critical Actions
Based on 235 real-world cases. What you do in the first 72 hours determines your outcome.
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Ransomware Negotiation Strategies
Tactical approaches to reducing ransom demands and recovering from ransomware.
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Data Breach Containment & Evidence Preservation
How to contain a breach without destroying the forensic evidence you'll need later.
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Sanctions Screening & Ransom Payments
OFAC compliance, legal obligations, and the practical steps before any payment decision.
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Q1 2026 Ransomware Landscape
New groups, shifting tactics, and ecosystem fragmentation — from the field.
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Complete Incident Response Playbook
A practitioner's end-to-end incident response playbook from detection to post-incident review.