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Incident Response & DFIR
IR plans, ransomware response, digital forensics, breach postmortems.
9 articles
When Your Ransomware Negotiator Is Just Buying Decryptors Silently
Recent indictments against ransomware recovery vendor CEOs expose a dangerous industry dark pattern: paying threat actors quietly while billing clients for proprietary decryption magic.
When a Zero-Day Forces Your Hand: Lessons from the Kiteworks Shutdown
A recent urgent server shutdown request by Kiteworks highlights the critical need for proactive threat intelligence and robust incident response planning for every organization. This isn't just about large enterprises; it's about preparing your SMB for the unexpected zero-day.
Eight Seconds to Breach: Why Your Detection and Response Must Be Faster
A recent Sysdig report highlights human attackers exploiting vulnerabilities and pivoting to critical systems in mere seconds. This speed demands a complete rethinking of our detection and response strategies.
Berlin's Ransomware Stance: What It Means for Your SMB's Defenses
Berlin's refusal to pay ransomware extortionists highlights a critical shift in cyber threats: data exfiltration is now the primary weapon. This means SMBs must pivot their defenses beyond simple encryption recovery.
New Ransomware Intermediaries Complicate Incident Response
A new breed of actors is contacting ransomware victims, claiming to delete stolen data for a fee. This tactic introduces significant new challenges for incident response teams.
The Bank of Baroda Breach: Why Identity is the New Cybersecurity Perimeter
Analyze the recent Bank of Baroda cybersecurity incident and learn why identity security is the modern perimeter. Discover how VITI Security protects enterprise data.
CERT-In's 6-Hour Incident Reporting Rule: Deadline, Requirements and Free Calculator
CERT-In's April 2022 directions give Indian organisations 6 hours to report mandated cyber incidents. What must be reported, when the clock starts, what it costs to miss, and a free calculator to check your window.
Ransomware Recovery Playbook: First 24 Hours Done Right
