Panel | Going Dark: DOS’ing Yourself for the Better

SANS Ransomware Summit 2024
Panel | Going Dark: DOS’ing Yourself for the Better
Ryan Chapman, Certified Instructor, SANS Institute
Stephanie Regan, Principal Cybersecurity Incident Response Consultant, Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks
Michael Rogers, Senior Director Technical Advisory Services, MOXFIVE
Jim Walter, Senior Threat Researcher, SentinelLabs, SentinelOne
Aaron Walton, Threat Intel Analyst, ExpelJohn Hammond, Research & Development Threat Operations, Huntress
This panel discussion is designed to equip attendees with effective strategies for ransomware defense while emphasizing the importance of mastering the basics.
Commencing with the crucial role of employee education, the session guides participants in cultivating a security-conscious culture for vigilant employees. The discussion then transitions to the implementation of robust cybersecurity policies, stressing the importance of getting the basics right. The session underscores the significance of doing the basics, i.e. "Security 101", right for a robust defense against evolving ransomware threats. Incident response planning remains a focal point, offering actionable steps to minimize downtime and limit the impact of ransomware incidents. The panel concludes by stressing the importance of collaboration within the cybersecurity community, emphasizing information-sharing platforms and the benefits of collective defense.
By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical strategies, emphasizing the importance of mastering the basics, to enhance their organization's cybersecurity posture against the evolving threat landscape of ransomware.
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