Understanding Ransomware 

• What is Ransomware? 
• Common Attack Vectors 
• Impact of Ransomware 

Urgency for Public Safety Organisations 

• Public safety services and their vulnerability to ransomware 
• Potential consequences of ransomware attacks  
• Proactive measures and preparedness for mitigating ransomware risks 

Common Vulnerabilities 

• Phishing attacks and social engineering tactics in ransomware 
• Exploiting software vulnerabilities and the risks of using outdated systems 
• Lack of robust cybersecurity policies and employee awareness as vulnerabilities 

Securing Networks Against Ransomware 

• Implementing multi-layered security measures 
• Regular software updates and patch management for vulnerabilities 
• Backup and recovery strategies for critical data 

Prevention Best Practices 

• Risk assessments and vulnerability scans 
• Training employees on recognizing and reporting phishing attempts and suspicious activities 
• Establishing incident response teams and protocols  

Response Best Practices 

• Developing and testing incident response plans  
• Engaging with cybersecurity experts 
• Implementing communication protocols and public relations strategies 

Incident Response Steps 

• Identifying and isolating infected systems 
• Decrypting data or restoring from secure backups. 
• Documenting the incident  
• Conducting post-incident analysis 
• Reporting Incidents 
• Analysing response strategies and effective mitigation 

Case Studies 

• Analysis of past ransomware incidents and lessons learned