Atlanta Cybersecurity Conference

In 2024, ransomware attacks have evolved, presenting new challenges for IT security engineers and professionals. This presentation delves into the latest trends and developments in ransomware, exploring sophisticated attack vectors, the rise of double extortion tactics, and the increasing targeting of critical infrastructure and cloud environments. We will also discuss the importance of proactive threat hunting, incident response planning, and cross-industry collaboration to stay ahead of these ever-evolving threats.

With automation changing the landscape, global cyber losses attributable to bot attacks now average between $68-$116B annually. We will examine data from the Imperva Threat Research team to investigate the scope of the challenge, review real-world examples and provide practical steps you can take to prepare for the inevitable security incident.

We will dive into the increasing threat posed by ransomware and why it’s critical to address this challenge head-on. Myriad360 will explain the value of a Reference Architecture in building a strong defense against these attacks. They will also explore how ransomware tactics are continuously evolving, requiring organizations to stay agile in their security approach. Lastly, they touch on other key factors that should be considered when planning a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect against ransomware and other threats.

Threat intelligence has become the latest requirement for organizations looking to bolster their security practices. Buy a feed or three, suck them into your SIEM, automate blocking IOCs, and check the box. And in many ways, that addresses a sizable chunk of the tactical and operational value of threat intel. However, a growing number of organizations are realizing that threat intel can also inform strategy: how and why we train our users, where we should be investing our security resources, and what kinds of conversations executive leadership should actually be having to avoid becoming the latest cautionary tale used to sell more feeds. Join Proofpoint to learn about the increasingly strategic role of threat intelligence modern businesses.