Sherri Davidoff - Ransomware and Cyber Extortion: Response and Prevention

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Praise for Ransomware and Cyber Extortion

Ransomware and Cyber Extortion is a masterstroke that will lead both technical and non-technical readers alike on a journey through the complex and sometimes dark world of cyber extortion. The encore of practical advice and guidance on preventing ransomware can help organizations of all sizes.

Russ Cohen, Head of Cyber Services US, Beazley Group

Davidoff and team have built a magisterial and yet still approachable guide to ransomware. This just became the definitive and classic text. Ive been writing about some of these attacks for years and still was blown away by how much more they taught me. Ill hand this to every infosec newcomer and senior consultant from now on.

Tara Wheeler, CEO, Red Queen Dynamics

Ransomware attacks are no longer encrypt-and-export incidents; they have evolved into sophisticated, multipronged attacks that require a multidisci plinary response of forensic, technical, and compliance expertise and savvy cybercrime negotiation skills. Sherri Davidoff, Matt Durrin, and Karen Sprenger are that Dream Team and concisely help the reader understand how to prepare for and respond to ransomware attacks. This book is a must-read for every member of an internal or external incident response team.

Jody R. Westby, CEO, Global Cyber Risk LLC, Chair, ABA Privacy & Computer Crime Committee (Section of Science & Technology Law)

A thoroughly delightful read, Ransomware and Cyber Extortion takes the topic everyone is talking about and deconstructs it with history and actionable guidance. A must-read before you next brief your board or peers on your own incident response plans.

Andy Ellis, CSO Hall of Fame 21

Ransomware and Cyber Extortion

Response and Prevention

Sherri Davidoff
Matt Durrin
Karen Sprenger

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To my husband and best friend, Tom.

Sherri

To my caring, loving, and PATIENT wife Karah.

Matt

To my mom, my dad, and my sister, for love and support through all of my adventures.