Halcyon Introduces First-of-Its-Kind Ransomware Research Center to Lead Global Coordinated Defense

Previewed at Black Hat, the New Center Brings Together Intelligence, Strategy, and Policy
to Help Defenders Outpace Ransomware Threats

AUSTIN, Texas, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halcyon, the leading anti-ransomware solution provider, today announced the creation of its Ransomware Research Center, a new initiative that will bring together public and private sector experts to better understand, disrupt, and defeat ransomware operations. Previewing this week at Black Hat USA 2025, the Center is designed to be a new frontline in cyber defense, uniting threat researchers, policy leaders, and operational defenders around a shared mission to defeat ransomware actors. As part of this effort, Halcyon is actively seeking strategic partnerships with industry professionals and research organizations to accelerate intelligence collaboration, share insights, and shape a more coordinated global response to ransomware.

Led by Cynthia Kaiser, Senior Vice President of the Halcyon Ransomware Research Center and former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Cyber Division, the Center produces actionable intelligence, accelerates information sharing, and drives policy efforts to counter threats and close critical gaps in how organizations detect, respond to, and recover from ransomware attacks. With a focus on real world impact, the Center unites defenders across sectors to dismantle ransomware operations and take back control.

"Defeating ransomware requires more than technical solutions. It demands strategic alignment across sectors, borders, and missions. The Halcyon Ransomware Research Center is designed to close the gaps that adversaries exploit and to elevate how we think, share, and act on ransomware intelligence. " — Cynthia Kaiser, Senior Vice President, Halcyon Ransomware Research Center.

By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, Halcyon Ransomware Research Center aims to:

• Produce ransomware-focused threat intelligence to strengthen early warning and response.
• Unite experts across industry, government, and research to close knowledge gaps and align strategy.
• Build a coalition of trusted partners to share insights and take collective action at scale.
• Drive policy options and engage stakeholders across local and global forums in defensive and offensive solutions against ransomware actors.

"Too many organizations still underestimate the scale and severity of the ransomware threat. It is no longer about stolen data or downtime; it is one of the most pervasive threats to national security today. We launched the Halcyon Ransomware Research Center to meet this challenge head on, providing defenders with the intelligence, collaboration, and clarity they need to stay ahead of these attacks." — Jon Miller, CEO and Co-founder, Halcyon and Halcyon Ransomware Research Center.

Halcyon will continue shaping the Center's direction in collaboration with government, industry, and research partners, and will provide updates as new initiatives and policy-driven programs are introduced.

Halcyon has launched new Threat Actor Profiles that uncover key ransomware groups, their tactics, and targets. Explore the Threat Actor Index to strengthen your defenses and stay prepared for today's most dangerous adversaries. New profiles will be published weekly to provide fresh insights and keep organizations informed on emerging threats. Check out the latest profile on SafePay here: https://www.halcyon.ai/threat-group/safepay

To learn more about the Halcyon Ransomware Research Center and opportunities to collaborate and join the mission, please visit: halcyon.ai/ransomware-research

Visit Halcyon at Black Hat USA 2025 at Booth 5836 to learn more and meet the team behind Halcyon Ransomware Research Center. Schedule time to connect here: https://www.halcyon.ai/black-hat-2025

About Halcyon

Halcyon, the leading anti-ransomware solution provider, is purpose-built to defeat ransomware and stop data extortion attacks. Our platform and services enable operational resilience, eliminate downtime, and reduce risk from ransomware threats.  With protection engines trained on ransomware signals, features, and tools, Halcyon detects and proactively disrupts ransomware threats before damage occurs. Bolstered by a ransomware warranty and a 24/7/365 virtual team, Halcyon guarantees no ransom is paid and no downtime is tolerated. Learn more at halcyon.ai.

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