Ransomware: How to Use AI to Create a Readiness Kit with Scott Sutherland

The adversary is using Artificial Intelligence. Why aren’t you? In this episode, Host Chris Cochran talks with Scott Sutherland, VP of Research at NetSPI, about everyone’s favorite hot topics; ransomware and AI. Scott will detail his experience with simulating ransomware attack scenarios, as well as discussing the difficulties businesses face when dealing with ransomware threats and prevention mechanisms and how AI can be leveraged to help. Impactful Moments 00:00 - Welcome 01:10 - Introducing guest, Scott Sunderland 03:24 - Interactions with Generative AI Chatbots 04:14 - Use of AI and Readiness 15:16 - A word from our Sponsor, NetSPI 15:55 - Using AI to develop Exercises 20:46 - Collaboration beats Adversaries 25:08 - Ransomware Bots 26:15 - Role of AI in Storytelling Continuously keep pace with your expanding attack surface with the most comprehensive suite of offensive security solutions: https://www.netspi.com/hackervalley Links: Connect with Scott Sutherland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpsutherland/ Learn more about our sponsor, NetSPI: https://www.netspi.com/ Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/ Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord