Ransomware: A Technical Dive into Protection, Detection, and Recovery

Ransomware has become a global business driven by a sea of potential victims and high profit margins. The business model of ransomware has expanded and evolved to the level of a commercial enterprise where "ransomware-as-a-service" (RaaS) is offered to anyone who wants to profit from the illicit activity. Potential threat actors with little to no technical knowledge can purchase off-the-shelf tools and quickly get into the "business" of extorting access to your data. These tools are offered on criminal marketplaces similar to eBay where malware developers compete to sell their software. With the increased expansion of ransomware, it is important to know your exposure to an attack and identify the areas at risk within your organization. This presentation will take a dive into the technical details of successful ransomware attacks to help you determine your exposure while taking important steps to mitigate the risk. By participating in this webinar, you will learn about: -The business of ransomware and current methods used by gangs to extort organizations -How to determine where you are vulnerable to the methods used by current threat actors -What you can do after an initial compromise to prevent being a victim of ransomware -Proactive and reactive methods of recovery if you are a victim of ransomware Regardless of your industry or job role, you'll come away with a new appreciation for the intricacies of ransomware and how you can better prepare.