Workshop
Ransomware at Play
CxO Cyber War Room
Interactive gamified learning of crisis management
Training - Location
GISEC, Dubai
Starting date
May 7
Duration
60 minutes
Exercise - Format
Classroom
Expertise
Mid - Advanced
Price
$399
Free
Table Top Exercise
This real-world-inspired crisis formed the basis of Ransomware Crisis—a high-stakes tabletop exercise designed by CSA Bangalore.
Key Learning Outcomes
Unique Learning Paths
Make high-stakes decisions under pressure, balancing risk, business continuity, and collaboration.
Security
Readiness
Understand attacker tactics, response strategies like Zero Trust, and the value of proactive defense.
Legal & Compliance
Navigate data protection laws, cyber insurance, and manage public and stakeholder communications.
War
Room Dynamics
Coordinate internal teams, manage executive expectations, and engage with authorities effectively.
Adaptive Thinking
Respond to evolving threats, handle uncertainty, and identify improvements for future response playbooks..
Operation Blackout:
A Ransomware War Room Simulation
Case Study: TechNovaCloud’s Ransomware Reckoning
Background:
TechNovaCloud, a rising star in cloud security, served major enterprises with sensitive data protection. With 200 employees and a hybrid digital infrastructure, uptime was its brand promise.
The Breach:
A sales executive unknowingly opened an email attachment laced with a zero-day exploit. The attacker remained undetected for weeks, leveraging stolen credentials to move laterally across systems and map the internal environment.
The Fallout:
On a Monday morning, operations came to a standstill. Sales teams were locked out, and a $20M ransom demand loomed: “Pay 500 BTC in 48 hours or lose your data forever.”
Impact:
The attack tested TechNovaCloud’s resilience, forcing executive decisions on ransom negotiation, business continuity, and stakeholder trust.
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