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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
The Ransomware Ecosystem
- The evolution and current trends in ransomware
- Typical attack vectors, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Recognizing ransomware groups and their affiliates
The Lifecycle of Ransomware Incidents
- Initial compromise and lateral movement across the network
- The phases of data exfiltration and encryption during an attack
- Post-attack communication patterns with threat actors
Negotiation Principles and Frameworks
- The core strategies for cyber crisis negotiation
- Analyzing the motives and leverage held by adversaries
- Communication tactics for containment and resolution
Practical Ransomware Negotiation Exercises
- Simulated negotiations with threat actors to rehearse real-world scenarios
- Managing escalation and time pressure during negotiations
- Documenting negotiation outcomes for future reference and analysis
Threat Intelligence for Ransomware Defense
- Gathering and correlating 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
- Assessing payment versus recovery options for data restoration
Post-Incident Improvement
- Facilitating lessons-learned sessions and incident reporting
- Enhancing detection and monitoring capabilities to avert future attacks
- Strengthening systems against 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
- Adopting 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 principles and associated tools
Target Audience:
- Cybersecurity professionals engaged in incident response
- Threat intelligence analysts
- Security teams preparing for potential ransomware events
Testimonials (2)
Clarity and pace of explanations
Federica Galeazzi - Aethra Telecomunications SRL
Course - AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Advanced Threat Detection & Response
It did give me the insight what I needed :) I am starting teaching on a BTEC Level 3 qualification and wanted to widen my knowledge in this area.
