The Challenge From Object First - Can You Beat Ransomware?

'' A sinister message pops up on your screen: "Your data has been encrypted by the l33t haxor group: Shr3x. Pay 12 million in DOGE or lose everything." '' ➜[[You panic, immediately call your boss, and reveal the entire situation.]] ➜[[You take a moment for self-care, grab a coffee, and meditate about the situation.]] <img src=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1138122052721709106/giphy_1.gif?width=802&height=802>

''You panic, immediately call your boss, and reveal the entire situation.'' ➜[[You confess that you have no idea what to do.]] ➜[[You attempt to minimize the damage, promising to handle it.]]

<img src=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1138123011472506911/giphy_2.gif?width=188&height=60> ''Game over! What do they pay you for? No plan means no recovery!'' ➜[[Try again->Start]] Nobody’s perfect, but we are happy to help you get there. Check out our full paper to learn more tips to be ready for recovery, and it’ll help you win this game (we know you want that prize). <a href="https://objectfirst.com/ransomware-survival-guide-for-techies"> <img src="https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1139183936568819742/Asset_94x.png?width=230&height=50" ></a> </div>

<img src=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1138123011472506911/giphy_2.gif?width=188&height=60> '' Game over! You were hasty, like a child with finger paints, and spread the ransomware further. '' ➜[[Try again->Start]] Nobody’s perfect, but we are happy to help you get there. Check out our full paper to learn more tips to be ready for recovery, and it’ll help you win this game (we know you want that prize). <a href="https://objectfirst.com/ransomware-survival-guide-for-techies"> <img src="https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1139183936568819742/Asset_94x.png?width=230&height=50" ></a> </div>

<img src=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1138123011472506911/giphy_2.gif?width=188&height=60> ''Game over! This is no time to panic! The worst has already occurred, and acting in haste will only prolong the suffering. '' ➜[[Try again->Start]] Nobody’s perfect, but we are happy to help you get there. Check out our full paper to learn more tips to be ready for recovery, and it’ll help you win this game (we know you want that prize). <a href="https://objectfirst.com/ransomware-survival-guide-for-techies"> <img src="https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1139183936568819742/Asset_94x.png?width=230&height=50" ></a> </div>

''You choose to report the incident to your company's legal team and contact a breach counsel'' ➜[[Job well done! Time to kick back your feet and play some games on company time. ]] ➜[[Following the advice given by legal and BC, you decide to take appropriate action, do a thorough assessment, and choose to leverage your immutable backups as a restore point or contact a Ransomware Negotiation firm.]]

<img src=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1138123011472506911/giphy_2.gif?width=188&height=60> '' Game Over! What is wrong with you? You did one good thing. Now you think it's time to relax?'' ➜[[Try again->Start]] Nobody’s perfect, but we are happy to help you get there. Check out our full paper to learn more tips to be ready for recovery, and it’ll help you win this game (we know you want that prize). <a href="https://objectfirst.com/ransomware-survival-guide-for-techies"> <img src="https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1139183936568819742/Asset_94x.png?width=230&height=50" ></a> </div>

''Whether you have immutable backups or are negotiating for a decryptor, there are miles of recovery road ahead. How you approach this next decision could determine the fate of your job. '' ➜[[Assessments are for nerds, the CTO is watching, and it's time to start recovering...now!]] ➜[[Assessments are indeed for nerds, and we are very nerdy.]]

<img src=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1138123011472506911/giphy_2.gif?width=188&height=60> ''Game over! Are you even surprised at this point? The more you know, the more likely you are to succeed, time is the only luxury we have, and you need to take it to ensure smooth and successful recovery. '' ➜[[Try again->Start]] Nobody’s perfect, but we are happy to help you get there. Check out our full paper to learn more tips to be ready for recovery, and it’ll help you win this game (we know you want that prize). <a href="https://objectfirst.com/ransomware-survival-guide-for-techies"> <img src="https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1139183936568819742/Asset_94x.png?width=230&height=50" ></a> </div>

''After building a qualified assessment of the situation, with all possible information at your disposal, you are ready to start the recovery process.'' ➜[[You choose to recover from immutable backups and skip the verification and cleanup stage. It always takes too long, and you know what to look for now. ]] ➜[[You thoroughly check your immutable backups, identify any traces of malicious software, and initiate a careful but lengthy recovery process.]]

<img src=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1138123011472506911/giphy_2.gif?width=188&height=60> '' Game over! You have been so cool, calm, and collected, and this is the step you decide to rush? Are you paying attention to the themes we are leaning into here? '' ➜[[Try again->Start]] Nobody’s perfect, but we are happy to help you get there. Check out our full paper to learn more tips to be ready for recovery, and it’ll help you win this game (we know you want that prize). <a href="https://objectfirst.com/ransomware-survival-guide-for-techies"> <img src="https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1139183936568819742/Asset_94x.png?width=230&height=50" ></a> </div>

''You understand what is and isn't safe to recover, but now all the different departments are screaming at you to regain their infrastructure.'' ➜[[You decide to restore all data fairly and evenly without prioritizing services.]] ➜[[You evaluate the restoration of essential and business critical services first, keeping constant communication with stakeholders.]]

<img src=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1138123011472506911/giphy_2.gif?width=188&height=60> '' Game over! Cmon... really? '' ➜[[Try again->Start]] Nobody’s perfect, but we are happy to help you get there. Check out our full paper to learn more tips to be ready for recovery, and it’ll help you win this game (we know you want that prize). <a href="https://objectfirst.com/ransomware-survival-guide-for-techies"> <img src="https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1139183936568819742/Asset_94x.png?width=230&height=50" ></a> </div>

''Congratulations, you won! Like Charlie in the proverbial Chocolate Factory, you have outwitted your peers and are a master of recovery. Show this to the Object First booth staff and receive your loot! '' <img src=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1082941627800223768/1138124272125091850/giphy_4.gif?width=191&height=200>

''You take a moment for self-care, grab a coffee, and think to yourself.'' ➜[[The coffee was delicious, but you feel existential dread about taking a moment for yourself. You approach the situation with haste and skip vital steps in ransomware response.]] ➜[[As you sip coffee, you think about your favorite childhood cartoon show and reminisce about the importance of teamwork. You report the incident to your company's legal team and contact a breach counsel.]]

Ransomware isn’t a game, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play a game to test your knowledge when it comes to ransomware recovery. See how far you can make it in our journey, and if you overcome the ordeal, you are automatically entered into our raffle! ''How to play:'' Read the scenario setup and choose the appropriate response to navigate your way to ransomware recovery. (css: "font-size: 150%;")[↓] (css: "font-size: 150%;")+(text-style:"underline")[[[[Start]]]]