What Will it Take to Stop Ransomware?
summary
Covers modern ransomware as an extortion-focused cybercrime, detailing advanced attacker tactics used by ransomware gangs and government initiatives aimed at countering them. Describes defensive actions security teams can take to regain advantage, with emphasis on practical measures to mitigate and respond to these threats.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Start
- 1:59Ransomware in Context of Current Events
- 4:32Modern Ransomware is Advanced
- 7:50Knowing who's behind the attack is critical
- 9:25Motivation: Ransomware Gangs
- 10:15Example: Ransomware in Healthcare
- 11:56Motivation: Nation States
- 14:36The Tools
- 26:33Emerging Tactics A new layer of defense is required in the Midgame
- 28:54Additional Tactics
- 31:25Apply
- 34:41Takeaways
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