What: Online class covering how organizations can respond to ransomware effectively and efficiently, hosted by LMG Security
When: 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9th
Where: Virtual (event details will be sent to registered guests)
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
This 1-day ransomware boot camp will ramp up IT staff to effectively prevent ransomware and respond quickly to reduce the cost if it does take hold. The virtual class includes hands-on labs, 90-day access to the virtual lab environment, and a one-on-one instructor Q&A session.
Additional topics covered in this session include:
Identifying early indicators of compromise for ransomware cases
Stopping ransomware before it takes over your network
Effectively containing ransomware
Understanding how and why to preserve evidence in ransomware cases
Describing an effective ransom negotiation strategy
Decrypting data safely and efficiently
Supporting ongoing legal, public relations, and other business activities related to the ransomware recovery
Cost: $895 regular price if registered by February 28th; $995 late registration
Instructor Bios:
Sherri Davidoff is the CEO of LMG Security and the author of three books, including “Ransomware and Cyber Extortion” and “Data Breaches: Crisis and Opportunity.” As a recognized expert in cybersecurity, she has been called a “security badass” by the New York Times. Sherri is a regular instructor at the renowned Black Hat trainings and a faculty member at the Pacific Coast Banking School. She is also the co-author of Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers Through Cyberspace (Prentice Hall, 2012), and has been featured as the protagonist in the book, Breaking and Entering: The Extraordinary Story of a Hacker Called “Alien.” Sherri is a GIAC-certified forensic examiner (GCFA) and penetration tester (GPEN) and received her degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT.
Matt Durrin is the Director of Training and Research at LMG Security and a Senior Consultant with the organization. He is an instructor at the international Black Hat USA conference, where he has taught classes on ransomware and data breaches. Matt has conducted cybersecurity seminars, tabletop exercises and classes for thousands of attendees in all sectors, including banking, retail, healthcare, government, and more. He is also the co-author of a new book, Ransomware and Cyber Extortion: Response and Prevention. A seasoned cybersecurity and IT professional, Matt specializes in ransomware response and research, as well as deployment of proactive cybersecurity solutions. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Montana, and his malware research has been featured on NBC Nightly News.