2024-12-14 –, Clappy Monkey Track
Let’s face it: ransomware operators are the digital villains we all love to hate. But what if I told you there's a way to outsmart these cybercriminals by using their own tools against them? Join me in taking the red pill, to find out about the "Ransomware Tool Matrix," your new secret weapon in the fight against cyber extortionists.
In this session, we will at into the inner workings of ransomware gang attack paths and unpack the exact sets of tools they use to wreak havoc. Imagine having a cheat sheet that tells you exactly what the cyber baddies are up to before they even hit your network. Sounds like a game-changer, right?
We will find out how this matrix can supercharge your threat hunting, boost your incident response game, and help you simulate attacks just like the pros. But it’s not all smooth sailing—we’ll also talk about the tricky bits, like figuring out if a tool is being used by a cybercriminal or just your IT team.
Why should you join? Because you'll walk away with:
- Insider knowledge on the tools and tactics of the biggest ransomware gangs.
- Practical tips to turn these insights into action—detect, block, and stay ahead of attacks.
- A fresh perspective on using intelligence to not just survive, but thrive in today’s threat landscape.
- Whether you’re a seasoned defender or just stepping into the world of cybersecurity, this talk will arm you with the strategies to beat these pesky cybercriminals at their own game.
Come ready to learn, laugh, and leave with a whole new set of ideas to take back to work.
- Five Years of Working in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
- Currently a CTI Researcher and Threat Hunter at the Equinix Threat Analysis Center (ETAC)
- Co-author of SANS FOR589: Cybercrime Intelligence
- SANS Instructor
- Co-founder of Curated Intelligence
- Co-founder of the Bournemouth 2600 Group