Ransomware is some of the most destructive forms of malware currently in circulation. It has the capability to take entire organisations to its knees in a matter of days, if not hours. The ransomware can encrypt the targets systems and will demand payment for the restoration of the systems. It is paramount for an organisation to know how to respond to a possible ransomware infection. Ransomware attacks can affect any organisation, and do not discriminate on who is targeted.
This session goes over a mock ransomware infection, through a phishing email, the most common infection vector for malware. This is an extremely common form of attack as 86% of cyber attacks are through phishing. It is essential for an organisation to have resilience against the constant threat of a phishing attack. The session covers:
With the rise of ransomware attacks, more than ever, it is essential that organizations are prepared if they suffer an attack. Effectively securing an organisation can be difficult as you are only as secure as your weakest link, and with the ever changing face of cyber security it is difficult to prepare against possible attacks.
You can access our ransomware guide here: Ransomware Guide
It is important for organisations to conduct cyber exercising to enable them to prepare for a potential cyber attack within their business and mitigate that threat as much as possible. Additionally, please remember that Exercise in a Box is a safe environment for every participant, so please do not feel like you cannot say anything.
The session offers multiple takeaways, as within a provided follow up session, a report from the NCSC can be generated, linking to all the guidance relevant to your organisation, taken from the session.
Some of the benefits and key takeaways of cyber exercising include:
Exercise in a Box is aimed at any organisation, big or small, that are aiming to increase their cyber knowledge and perception. Ransomware attacks are an organisation wide issue, security is only as strong as its weakest link, and all it takes for a ransomware infection to take hold is one email. Understanding the process of recovering and dealing with a ransomware attack, alongside continuity plans, can make the difference between recovering from an attack in a week or a year. It is advised that organisations bring a diverse team and not just the IT department. This will ensure that more of the company is trained and not just a small part of it.
You can sign your organisation up here: Scottish Business Resilience Centre Events | Eventbrite
Join our Ransomware Exercise in a Box session on 30th September. Sign up here.
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