We’re back with another cybersecurity edition of the podcast, only this time, we’re focused on ransomware. Today we’re joined by Ofer Shaked, Co-Founder and CTO of SCADAfence, an Israel-based security company with the most comprehensive OT and IoT cybersecurity platform for critical infrastructure and enterprises. He’ll be sharing the details of a targeted ransomware attack he and his team recently helped resolve.
In this episode, we’ll cover why targeted cyberattacks are becoming more common, why manufacturing is such a hot target, and what it’s like being on the ground floor of a cyberattack. Ofer walks us through how the SCADAfence team responds and the steps they take to address these events. Finally, we’ll share what might be next in the cyberthreat landscape.
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3 Quick Things from this Episode
- Managing the technical aspects of a cybersecurity attack is the easy part. The emotional and human aspects are the challenge.
- With the right actions and best practices, you can reduce the risk of a cyberattack while still allowing 3rd party vendors to access your systems.
- As manufacturing enterprises have started increasing their connectivity over the past decade, a combination of aging network architectures, vulnerabilities of the IoT, and not having the right cybersecurity talent make industrial networks a perfect target for ransomware.
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What We Discuss with Ofer
- We learn about Ofer’s experience in Unit 8200 of the Israel Defense Forces and how it became such a strong incubator for cybersecurity talent.
- Ofer shares why targeted ransomware attacks are becoming more prevalent, particularly in the manufacturing sector.
- We discuss the anatomy of a targeted ransomware attack in the context of a recent one where SCADAfence was called to respond. Ofer sets the stage by describing what it’s like being in the room when an attack starts to take place.
- There are technical as well as emotional and human aspects that need to be handled when you’re in the middle of a ransomware attack.
- Ofer summarizes the steps needed to take to identify and resolve the issues created by the attackers.
- We wrap up with Ofer sharing the steps to reduce the risk of being the target of a cyberattack, how to safely handle 3rd party access, and what other cyber threats companies should start preparing for.
Recommended Resources
- SCADAfence, OT & IoT cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and enterprises
- The Anatomy of a Targeted Ransomware Attack, a true story of one of SCADAfence’s recent incident responses to an industrial ransomware cyberattack.
- The Cybersecurity Cocktail Book by SCADAfence, the perfect piece of marketing collateral doesn’t exi…wait, yes it does! This eBook features 9 cybersecurity-themed cocktails paired with practical security tips.
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