ICS Ransomware and Lessons from Conti Chat Logs

Explore the critical threat of ransomware to industrial control systems (ICS) and gain insights from leaked Conti chat logs in this 40-minute conference talk at BSides SATX. Delve into recent reports highlighting the manufacturing sector as a prime target for ransomware attacks, with Lockbit 2.0 and Conti groups responsible for over half of ICS ransomware incidents in 2021. Discover why wind, food and beverage, and rail sectors may be more vulnerable than manufacturing. Analyze the nuances of cyber risk assessment through an independent examination of Conti chat logs. Learn from W. Garrett Myler, owner of Enclave Defense and cybersecurity consultant specializing in risk assessment and critical infrastructure, as he shares his expertise gained from his career as a U.S. Air Force cyber warfare operator and DoD contractor.