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The #RansomwareTaskForce developed the Blueprint for Ransomware Defense to provide SMEs with an actionable cyber framework, aligning with NIST's Cybersecurity Framework 1.0 & using the CIS Controls. Today IST remaps the Blueprint to NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
🛡️ Learn more: bit.ly/480PHEZ
LIVE at #CyberNextDC, IST CSO @megans.bsky.social delivers a keynote on the #RansomwareTaskForce, cyber policy, and what we’re facing in the next few years.
🛡️ Join on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
These efforts are broadly in line with the goals of the #RansomwareTaskForce, and both the Brazil RTF and the Global RTF offer specific, actionable recommendations that can help achieve those goals!
🛡️ Learn more about the RTF:
🛡️ On Monday, IST will join the Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Organization of American States for a discussion on the Brazil #RansomwareTaskForce. If you’re in NYC for the Open-ended Working Group on the security of and in the use of information & communications tech, reach out to learn more!
When the #RansomwareTaskForce worked on this in 2022, we based our assessments on data from ransomware group leak sites. It's an important slice, but not every incidents follows this model
securityandtechnology.org/blog/2022-global-ransomw...
At #RSA last month, IST Chief Strategy Officer @megans.bsky.social joined Michael Mimoso for a live recording of Claroty’s Nexus Podcast to discuss the history of the #RansomwareTaskForce, and what’s next for our work.
🎙️ Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
CommonGoodCyber interviewed IST CSO @megans.bsky.social on IST’s impact, the #RansomwareTaskForce, and long-term funding for #cybersecurity nonprofit. Read why she thinks multi-year funding is the key to sustained success: commongoodcyber.org/news/intervi...
British retailer M&S was the victim of a cyber attack last month which exposed customers’ personal data. IST Adjunct & #RansomwareTaskForce co-chair Jen Ellis spoke to BBC Radio Live on steps users can take to protect themselves. One rec? Two-step verification.
🛡️ Read more: bit.ly/4dpjUPe
What are the biggest challenges to driving policy change? IST CSO @megans.bsky.social spoke with Common Good Cyber on the #RansomwareTaskForce, the importance of measuring impact, and sustainable funding for nonprofit organizations.
🛡️ Read more: commongoodcyber.org/news/intervi...
Now live at #RSA25: IST Chief Strategy Officer and RTF Executive Director Megan Stifel looks back on 4 years of the #RansomwareTaskForce with #cyber experts.
Now in its 4th year, the #RansomwareTaskForce helped pioneer the way policymakers approach #ransomware. At #RSAC today, IST CSO & RTF Executive Director @megans.bsky.social moderates a panel with key stakeholders to break down what's worked and what hasn’t.
🛡️ Register: bit.ly/4kjutG3
In 30 minutes, IST Chief Strategy Officer @megans.bsky.social will sit down with host Michael Mimoso on the Nexus Podcast to discuss the #RansomwareTaskForce.
Join them live in Club Claroty at #RSAC: lnkd.in/gzW-t-8K
Defeating Ransomware: A 360° Review of the RTF Four Years On
Thursday, 5/1
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM PT
IST Chief Strategy Officer @megans.bsky.social moderates a panel reflecting on what's worked and what hasn’t for the #RansomwareTaskForce.
🛡️ Register: path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us...
We're happy to announce that Wendy Nather will keynote #BSidesBoulder25 on 13 June! Based in Fort Collines, Wendy has an impressive track record in #infosec, helps steer the #RansomwareTaskForce, and is a senior fellow for the Atlantic Council's Cyber Statecraft Initiative.
🚨 TODAY: IST’s #RansomwareTaskForce hosts a webinar to explore the UK’s proposals to mitigate #ransomware payments. What are the policy implications of a #ransomware ban? What would mandatory reporting look like?
🛡️ Join us on Zoom in 1 hour: bit.ly/4hLPXcS
Tomorrow, join IST’s #RansomwareTaskForce for a presentation of the UK gov’s open consultation on #ransomware with UK Cyber Head Charlie Smoothy, followed by an in-depth discussion with IST Adjunct Jen Ellis, RUSI Fellow Jamie MacColl, and IST Sr. Dir. Michael Klein.
🛡️ Register now: bit.ly/4hLPXcS
On 3/26, IST’s #RansomwareTaskForce tackles the UK gov’s open consultation on #ransomware. UK Head of National Security Cyber Policy Charlie Smoothy will kick us off with a short presentation on the 3 proposals, followed by a panel discussion with IST and RUSI experts.
🛡️ Register now: bit.ly/4hLPXcS
Save the date: On Wednesday, March 26, join IST and members of the #RansomwareTaskForce for a discussion of the UK’s government open consultation on #ransomware, including a presentation on the proposals by the UK Home Office.
🛡️ Register to attend: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Since April 2021, IST’s #RansomwareTaskForce has investigated how to disrupt the infrastructure that ransomware groups rely on to receive payments. Trevaughn Smith presents new strategies for targeting the resourcing phase of the #ransomware ecosystem.
🖋️ From the #NatSpecs blog: bit.ly/4ilbMRx
🚨 NEW from #TechnologISTTalks: How is AI altering the cybersecurity landscape? In the final #TechnologISTTalks episode of 2024, IST CEO Philip Reiner is joined by Heather Adkins, Security Engineering VP at Google & member of the #RansomwareTaskForce Steering Co.
🎙️ Listen to Episode 6: bit.ly/49QbazK
As we approach the end of 2024, IST’s #RansomwareTaskForce is excited to welcome Zscaler & Mastercard as new supporters!
🛡️ securityandtechnology.org/blog/ransomw...
This year, IST Future of Digital Security Associate @tre.photos helped the #RansomwareTaskForce equip orgs to defend against ransomware with his Prepare, Don’t Pay: Quick Start Guide, aimed at supporting small businesses in implementing the Blueprint for Ransomware Defense.
🌟 bit.ly/41I1plk
In 2024, #ransomware payments totaled more than $1 billion. IST Deputy Director for Digital Security & #RansomwareTaskForce team member @tgrossman.bsky.social has been hard at work bringing together law enforcement and the private sector to combat cyber threats.
🌟 bit.ly/4iH1f3A
International disruption efforts, such as arrests, remain a core pillar of several recommendations outlined in the inaugural #RansomwareTaskForce report.
🔺1.1.2: Establish an international coalition to combat ransomware criminals
🔺2.2: Target the infrastructure used by ransomware criminals 6/
Institute for Security and Technology and the #RansomwareTaskForce have launched the first international RTF in Brazil! IST’s Gigi Flores Bustamante connected with public & private stakeholders to discuss #ransomware disruption efforts in Brazil.her blog:
securityandtechnology.org/blog/the-bra...
In September, IST’s Elizabeth Vish & Gigi Flores Bustamante attended the first convening of the Brazil
#RansomwareTaskForce, co-organized by Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the OAS & IST. Gigi shares her reflections on launching the Brazil RTF 🇧🇷
🖋️ From the #NatSpecs blog: bit.ly/4907jQi
#Ransomware attacks increased by 73% across the world in 2023, @IST_org and the #RansomwareTaskForce report. Once again, governments and hospitals were among the most targeted industries. Check out their map and learn more about how we can combat ransomware:
securityandtechnology.org/blog/2023-rt...
