Ransomware threat landscape

Online event
Thursday, 21 October 2021
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (UK time)
    • Andy Auld, Head of Cyber Crime Intelligence, PwC Global Threat Intelligence, PwC
  • Cyber, & Technology

In this IIL cyber, technology and innovation webinar, Andy Auld provides an overview of ransomware operations; the tools, techniques, and procedures they employ to attack victims and considers how the threat landscape is likely to evolve.

The presentation covers:

  • The rise of targeted attacks against organisations
  • How threat actors gain access to and move laterally within networks
  • Data exfiltration and ‘double extortion’, weaponising GDPR
  • Case studies derived from PwC incident response engagements
  • Not having it all their own way: how defenders are fighting back
  • Prospects for the future: legal, regulatory implications for the ransomware response

Learning objectives:

  • Common methods used in ransomware attacks
  • Key questions insurers should consider when assessing risk
Venue
  • Online event

Booking information:

You will be sent a confirmation email shortly after booking. If you have not received this within one hour, please contact Patricia Pedraza (020 7397 3911).

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