
Kiersten Todt
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Chief of Staff, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Arlington, VA
Joined April 2017
@GlobalCyberAlln @CarpeDiemCyber @IST_org @philreiner @rapid7 @Infosecjen @CyAlliancePrez @CyberAlliance @CISAgov @Cyber_Readiness @kierstentodt Take action today, don't delay. Many resources have been shared in this #GCAchat. The #RansomwareTaskForce recommended that they be supported by a Framework and additional guidance. Join the effort to combat #ransomware
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These orgs provide great resources to combat ransomware @GlobalCyberAlln @CyberAlliance @IST_org @CISAgov go to https://t.co/kqsfiOumbG and sign-up for the Cyber Readiness Program to combat ransomware or access the Ransomware Playbook under "Resources" #GCAChat #Ransomware
cyberreadinessinstitute.org
Cyber Readiness Institute provides SMBs with cybersecurity awareness programs and resources to build a culture of cyber readiness.
Q10. Any last comments or thoughts as we come to a close? @MeganStifel @CarpeDiemCyber @IST_org
@philreiner @rapid7
@Infosecjen @CyAlliancePrez
@CyberAlliance @CISAgov
@Cyber_Readiness
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SMB employees can be a force multiplier for security, not the greatest vulnerability. #Ransomware #GCAChat
Q9. What about small businesses/charities that don't have the same resources as big government/business? #GCAChat
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By focusing on the human behavior of employees, SMBs can become more resilient against ransomware - educate your employees on what a strong password is, enable multi-factor authentication and auto updates, provide phishing education. #GCAChat #Ransomware
Q9. What about small businesses/charities that don't have the same resources as big government/business? #GCAChat
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Thanks to CISA for their collaboration in our joint ransomware playbook which can be found at https://t.co/kqsfiOumbG under "Resources" #GCAChat #Ransomware
cyberreadinessinstitute.org
Cyber Readiness Institute provides SMBs with cybersecurity awareness programs and resources to build a culture of cyber readiness.
@GlobalCyberAlln We urge everyone to review our Ransomware Guide which provides specific guidance, planning resources, & contact info for both public & private organizations to use at no-cost. Visit https://t.co/8M9UH4nadE for the guide & other resources to protect against #ransomware. #GCAChat
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@GlobalCyberAlln We work closely with the @FBI and @SecretService to analyze ransomware attacks when they are reported to help with incident response. If you are a victim, make a report here: https://t.co/xkxSJLhcpI and contact your local @FBI field office. #GCAChat
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@GlobalCyberAlln We need responsible govts to collaborate to reduce safe havens where cyber criminals hide. We need to incorporate cryptocurrency exchanges more fully into the global financial system. We need govts working together w/pvt sector to disrupt the ransomware ecosystem. #GCAChat
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We also need to look at the incentives being created by the insurance market. Criminal actors troll companies to assess their ransomware insurance payouts in determining which companies are good targets: $$$$insurance payout = ransomware target #GCAChat #Ransomware
Q6. How do we partner internationally to advance this effort? #GCAChat
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We also need to engage with international partners in defining consequences for crippling criminal activity. As long as ransomware can be conducted without consequences, it will continue to be the most profitable global business. #GCAChat #Ransomware
Q6. How do we partner internationally to advance this effort? #GCAChat
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As with all serious, global cyber threats, the US cannot do this on its own. We need to be collaborating with like-minded economic partners and allies on norms and standards. #GCAChat #Ransomware
Q6. How do we partner internationally to advance this effort? #GCAChat
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Cyber hygiene is about doing the basics - strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, auto updates, phishing education....like brushing your teeth, washing your hair... #GCAChat #Ransomware
Q5. How quickly should we be moving towards operationalizing the plan? What are the barriers that stand in the way to success? #GCAChat
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The need to address ransomware and to engage industry and government in a prescriptive approach is urgent - all of our communities are impacted. #GCAChat #Ransomware
Q5. How quickly should we be moving towards operationalizing the plan? What are the barriers that stand in the way to success? #GCAChat
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wsj.com
Joseph Blount told the Journal that he authorized the payment because executives were unsure how badly the cyberattack had breached its systems or how long it would take to bring the pipeline back.
Q4. What about small businesses and charities? Are they at risk? What should they be doing? #GCAChat
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CRI developed a ransomware playbook in collaboration with DHS that offers steps SMBs can take to be resilient against a ransomware attack, and a decision tree to guide you through a response. #GCAChat #Ransomware
Q4. What about small businesses and charities? Are they at risk? What should they be doing? #GCAChat
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Small businesses and small enterprises - including local governments - are the most at risk. These SMBs are resource-constrained. But, there are basic steps SMBs can take to be resilient against ransomware - strong passwords, auto updates, and MFA! #GCAchat #Ransomware
Q4. What about small businesses and charities? Are they at risk? What should they be doing? #GCAChat
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Organizations - especially small businesses - should be focused on stronger authentication. Ransomware is caused by breached access to your network - harden the access through stronger authentication, stronger passwords. #GCAChat #ransomware
Q3. What should participating organizations do right now? And those who weren’t in the TF but want to support the effort? #GCAChat
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The problem is far-reaching and impacts enterprises of all sizes, including schools, hospitals, and small businesses that are critical components of global supply chains
Q1. Let's set the stage. How big is the #Ransomware problem and who is affected? #GCAChat
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The White House Cyber Executive Order is a comprehensive and prescriptive roadmap for addressing the nation's most pressing cyber challenges. It uses government's buying power to demand improved software security. The Power of the Purse for good could be a game-changer.
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