Stay Ahead of Ransomware - Initial Access via Evolving Social Engineering
Source: YouTube · SANS Digital Forensics and Incident Response · published Apr 8, 2026 · 1:00:07
The April 2026 SANS "Stay Ahead of Ransomware" live stream, hosted by Ryan Chapman and Mary Degrazia, focuses on critical updates in ransomware trends and defensive strategies 1:26.
Key Takeaways:
• The episode introduces the April 2026 edition of the live stream series, emphasizing the hosts' enthusiasm for discussing current cyber threats 1:28.
• Host Ryan Chapman identifies himself as the author of SANS course FOR528, which covers ransomware and cyber extortion forensics 2:02.
• The discussion aims to help security professionals stay ahead of evolving ransomware tactics through expert-led analysis 1:32.
This session provides essential insights for defenders aiming to mitigate the impact of modern ransomware campaigns.
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[music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] >> Hello and welcome folks to the April 2026 edition of our SANS Stay Ahead of Ransomware live stream show. My name is Ryan Chapman and I'm here today with my awesome co-host Mary Degrazia. Mary, how you doing today? Good. How are you doing, Ryan? Awesome as usual. I you know how much I love these episodes so I get all excited and hyped up for them and then have a crazy adrenaline rush after. >> [laughter] >> So, I'm ready to go. Uh so yeah, we'll do some intros here. Um if you've not seen me before or hear me run my mouth, which I love to do, I am Ryan Chapman. I'm the author of SANS forensics 528 ransomware and cyber extortion. It is a depending on when you take it, a three or four-day class for all things ransomware. Essentially, preventio…