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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Understanding the Ransomware Ecosystem
- The evolution and current trends of ransomware
- Common attack vectors, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Identification of ransomware groups and their associated affiliates
Ransomware Incident Lifecycle
- Initial compromise and lateral movement across the network
- The data exfiltration and encryption phases of an attack
- Post-attack communication patterns with threat actors
Negotiation Principles and Frameworks
- The foundations of cyber crisis negotiation strategies
- Understanding adversary motives and leverage points
- Communication strategies aimed at containment and resolution
Practical Ransomware Negotiation Exercises
- Simulated negotiations with threat actors to rehearse real-world scenarios
- Managing escalation and time pressure during the negotiation process
- Documenting negotiation outcomes for future reference and analysis
Threat Intelligence for Ransomware Defense
- Collection and correlation of ransomware indicators of compromise (IOCs)
- Leveraging threat intelligence platforms to enrich investigations and bolster defenses
- Monitoring ransomware groups and their active campaigns
Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Business continuity planning and legal considerations during an attack
- Coordinating with leadership, internal teams, and external partners to manage the incident
- Evaluating the trade-offs between payment and recovery pathways for data restoration
Post-Incident Improvement
- Conducting lessons learned sessions and reporting on the incident
- Enhancing detection and monitoring capabilities to prevent future attacks
- Hardening systems against both known and emerging ransomware threats
Advanced Intelligence & Strategic Readiness
- Developing long-term threat profiles for ransomware groups
- Integrating external intelligence feeds into your defense strategy
- Implementing proactive measures and predictive analysis to stay ahead of threats
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of cybersecurity fundamentals
- Practical experience in incident response or Security Operations Center (SOC) operations
- Knowledge of threat intelligence concepts and associated tools
Target Audience:
- Cybersecurity professionals responsible for incident response
- Threat intelligence analysts
- Security teams preparing for potential ransomware events
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