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Coveware’s Magnus Jelen on How Early Preparation Prevents Future Compromises
With increased law enforcement takedowns disrupting major threat actor infrastructure, the dynamics of ransomware have shifted. Magnus Jelen, lead director of incident response for the U.K. and EMEA at Coveware/Veeam, said law enforcement efforts have become a critical factor in reducing threat actor confidence and capacity.
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A central catalyst behind this progress is the willingness of victim organizations to share intelligence. Jelen advises businesses to act ahead of attacks. Establishing lines of communication with relevant authorities in advance ensures faster, more coordinated responses.
“If you look back a few years, we’ve seen more and more law enforcement activities and law enforcement taking down some of these threat actor groups,” Jelen said. “Companies who get affected by ransomware, we encourage them to share what they can with law enforcement, because they could be helping the next company down the road.”
In this video interview with Information Security Media Group at Infosecurity Europe 2025, Jelen also discussed:
- Why ransomware affiliates are turning to data exfiltration;
- How legislative discussions are bringing ransomware into public focus;
- Using intelligence and ensuring preparedness to avoid paying ransom payments.
With more than 15 years of experience in intelligence, security and negotiations, Jelen advises policymakers and law enforcement on national and international security dialogues. At Coveware/Veeam, he focuses on fortifying organizations against the growing threat of ransomware. His team is responsible for creating effective incident response strategies that safeguard corporate integrity and resilience.
