Ransomware in ICS - Impacting Critical Infrastructure and Operations

Explore the growing threat of ransomware attacks on industrial control systems (ICS) in this 27-minute conference talk from RSA Conference. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of ransomware targeting critical infrastructure and operations. Learn about the incorporation of ICS-aware mechanisms in ransomware strains and the increasing trend of data theft operations. Understand the risks, consequences, and legal implications associated with these attacks on industrial entities. Discover defensive strategies to protect against ransomware in ICS environments. Benefit from the expertise of presenters Selena Larson, Threat Intelligence Analyst at Dragos, and Camille Jackson Singleton, Strategic Cyber Threat Lead at IBM, as they discuss ransomware history, impacts on operations, human-operated ransomware, and future predictions for this critical cybersecurity issue.

Intro
Presentation Outline
Ransomware Overview
Ransomware Research Data
Ransomware History
Ransomware + Coronavirus
Impacts to Operations
ICS Specific Ransomware
Ransomware OT
Human-Operated Ransomware
New Trend: Extortion
Extortion Risks and Consequences
ICS Impact of Extortion
Future Predictions
Defensive Recommendations