The Global Ransomware Eco$y$tem - Essential Skills

The Global Ransomware Eco$y$tem - Essential Skills
Guest Speaker: Paul Fennell

At the centre of the global ransomware ecosystem are the victims of this pervasive cybercrime. Ransomware is not a new threat, but the tactics that attackers are using have evolved. The average cost of a data breach involving ransomware is more than any other, costing an average of $4.62 million* (excluding the cost of the ransom if paid).

This QA cyber essentials talk will demystify the global ransomware ecosystem, both from a victims and organised crime perspective.

1. Initial Compromise and Infection
2. Victim Engagement
3. Recovery and Cleanup

On one side are groups and gangs often disconnected and separated by geographic boundaries providing services to each other. On the other side are the organisations providing ancillary services to the victims of these cybercrime attacks.

This insightful discussion will bring to life the deeply interconnected and interdependent ransomware ecosystem.

About Paul:
Holding a MSc in Cybercrime forensics and MPhil in Information Security, Paul worked in the field as a cyber investigator as both a network and digital forensic examiner, with notable success in conducting and directing a broad range of criminal and civil investigations. With over 7 years’ experience in multi-platform digital forensics in serious and complex multi-region cyber-crime cases on behalf of the MPCCU (Metropolitan Police Cybercrime Unit) holding the rank of Detective Constable. Later in the private sector as a Critical Incident consultant and prior as Head of Digital forensics and Incident response (EMEA).

Specialist areas: Cyber Awareness, Cyber Intelligence, Secure Developer, Digital Forensics. Security+, CASP+, National Cybercrime programme.

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