Call for Papers & Contributions

Ransomware Response Playbooks: From Detection to Recovery in 72 Hours

"Share your experience. Shape the solution. Strengthen the global IT community."

Contribute to the inaugural session of the Global CIO & IT Managers Weekly Resolution Forum

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Session Details

📅 Date & Time

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
20:00 - 22:00 Pakistan Standard Time (PKT / GMT+5)

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🎯 Session Format

100% Virtual • Interactive • Confidential
Platform: Remote Support LLC Secure Environment
Language: English (Live captioning: Urdu, Arabic)

👥 Target Audience

CIOs • CISOs • IT Directors • Cybersecurity Practitioners
Academic Researchers • Risk Management Leaders
Especially: Healthcare, Finance, Critical Infrastructure

Why Contribute?

This is not a traditional academic conference. We seek practical, experience-based insights that help IT leaders resolve real-world ransomware challenges. Your contribution will directly shape peer discussions and become part of actionable resources shared with the global IT leadership community.

Contribution Categories

1. Case Study: "How We Responded"

Share your organization's ransomware incident response experience (anonymized if needed)

Focus on: detection, containment, recovery, lessons learned
Format: 500-800 word summary + optional 3-5 slide deck

2. Playbook Component: "What Actually Works"

Submit a tested procedure, checklist, or decision tree for ransomware response

Examples: escalation protocols, communication templates, backup verification
Format: Structured template + 200-word rationale

3. Research Insight: "Evidence for Action"

Share unpublished research, survey data, or analysis relevant to ransomware response

Focus on actionable insights, not theoretical frameworks
Format: 1-page executive summary + key data visualizations

4. Challenge Submission: "Help Me Solve This"

Bring a current, unresolved ransomware preparedness challenge

Receive peer feedback and expert guidance during the session
Format: 3-5 bullet points describing the challenge + desired outcome

5. Facilitator Application: "Lead a Peer Circle"

Volunteer to moderate a small-group discussion on a specific ransomware sub-topic

Ideal for experienced CISOs, incident responders, or risk managers
Format: Brief bio + proposed discussion focus (200 words)

Key Themes for Submissions

Contributions should address one or more of these focus areas:

🔐 Critical First 24 Hours

Detection validation, containment decisions, executive communication

⚖️ Balancing Competing Priorities

Law enforcement engagement, insurance coordination, business continuity

💾 Backup & Recovery Realities

Immutable backups, air-gap strategies, recovery testing, ransom negotiation

📢 Stakeholder Communication

Board updates, customer notifications, media response, regulatory reporting

🔄 Post-Incident Resilience

Lessons learned integration, control improvements, culture change

Submission Guidelines

Requirement	Details
Eligibility	Open to IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and researchers worldwide
Originality	Submissions must be original work; previously published content accepted with attribution
Confidentiality	All submissions can be anonymized; sensitive details may be redacted
Language	English (ATRC can assist with translation support for selected contributors)
Format	PDF, DOCX, or PPTX; templates available upon request
Length	Case studies: 500-800 words; Playbooks: 1-2 pages; Research: 1-page summary
Deadline	Monday, March 16, 2026, 23:59 PKT (48 hours before session)

Benefits for Contributors

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Global Visibility

Your insights shared with 30-50+ senior IT leaders worldwide

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Peer Recognition

Acknowledgment in session materials and post-event resources (unless anonymized)

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Professional Development

Opportunity to refine facilitation and thought leadership skills

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ATRC Resource Library

Contributed materials included in members-only repository with attribution

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Networking Priority

Priority access to future forum sessions and 1:1 clinics

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Publication Opportunity

Selected contributions featured in ATRC's quarterly "Global IT Leadership Pulse" report

Note: This is a non-commercial, knowledge-sharing initiative. No honorariums are provided, but all contributors receive complimentary access to the session and 30-day resource library access.

Key Dates

Mar 10

Call for Papers Opens

Monday, March 10, 2026

Mar 16

Submission Deadline

Monday, March 16, 2026, 23:59 PKT

Mar 17

Contributor Notifications

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12:00 PKT

Mar 17

Pre-Session Briefing Sent

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 18:00 PKT

Mar 18

Live Session

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 20:00-22:00 PKT

Mar 19

Post-Session Resources

Thursday, March 19, 2026

How to Submit

Step 1: Prepare Your Contribution

Download submission templates and review the confidentiality guidelines and contribution rubric.

Download Templates

Step 2: Submit Online

Upload your file(s) and complete the brief metadata form. Indicate if you wish to present live, submit asynchronously, or facilitate a peer circle.

Submit Your Contribution

Step 3: Confirmation & Next Steps

Receive automated confirmation within 1 hour
ATRC team reviews submissions within 24 hours
Selected contributors receive session access link, technical briefing, peer group assignment, and pre-session preparation checklist

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to attend the live session if I submit a paper?

A: No. Submissions can be shared asynchronously. However, live participation enhances peer feedback and networking opportunities.

Q: Can I submit multiple contributions?

A: Yes, but please prioritize quality over quantity. We recommend focusing on one strong submission.

Q: Will my organization be identified if I share a case study?

A: Only if you explicitly permit it. All case studies can be fully anonymized (industry, region, and challenge type retained; names, logos, and specific identifiers removed).

Q: What if my submission isn't selected for the inaugural session?

A: All qualified submissions are added to the ATRC Resolution Library and may be featured in future forum sessions or research publications.

Q: Is this peer-reviewed?

A: Submissions undergo light-touch review by ATRC's cybersecurity research team for relevance, clarity, and actionability—not academic peer review.