Where Malware Meets Murphy

Explore a harrowing tale of cybersecurity failure and recovery in this conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Delve into a scenario where ransomware strikes, exposing vulnerabilities in trusted security infrastructure. Learn about the cascading failures in incident response, operating system tools, APIs, and even the malware itself. Discover how to prepare for worst-case scenarios when both malicious actors and Murphy's Law conspire against you. Gain insights from security consultant Mattijs van Ommeren's 15 years of experience in attacking and defending traditional IT environments, embedded devices, and industrial systems. Walk away with valuable lessons on resilience and preparedness in the face of seemingly insurmountable cybersecurity challenges.