Combating Cyber Extortion
ACCESS Human+
This comprehensive training provides a deep dive into the multifaceted landscape of ransomware attacks and equips cybersecurity professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively mitigate this pervasive threat.

Participants will gain insights into the evolution and history of ransomware, understanding its origins and the transformation into a highly profitable criminal enterprise. Delving into the mechanics of ransomware attacks, including the various types such as encrypting ransomware, locker ransomware, and mobile ransomware, participants will grasp the breadth of techniques employed by malicious actors.

Additionally, the training examines the top targeted organizations and the emergence of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), shedding light on the evolving nature of ransomware tactics.

Student Requirements
- Basic knowledge of computers and networking
- Familiarity with the Windows operating system

Target Audience
Defenders, Sysadmins, Security Researchers, IT Managers, Developers

Trainer Bio
Ashish Bhangale
Ashish Bhangale is a Senior Security Researcher at INE. Prior to joining INE, He was working as a senior security researcher at Pentester Academy (Acquired by INE). He has 10+ years of experience in Network and Web Application Security. He has also worked with the state law enforcement agencies in the capacity of a Digital Forensics Investigator and was instrumental in solving IT fraud/crime cases. He has presented/published his work at Blackhat, DEFCON USA/China, Wireless Village and IoT Village. He has conducted multiple Network and Windows Security Trainings. He has contributed to many innovative research projects like Chigula (WiFi Forensics Framework) and Chellam (First pure WiFi Firewall) frameworks and created multiple projects like Vulnerable Web Application OSes, Vulnerable Router Project and Damn Vulnerable Wordpress. His areas of interest include Advanced Pentesting, Forensics, WiFi and AD security.

Shantanu Kale
Shantanu Kale is the Infrastructure Lead, Lab Platform at INE with strong roots in Cloud, Linux, and Web Application Security. He has published his work in BlackHat USA/ASIA, Defcon DemoLabs and has been a co-trainer in Cloud Security and Network Penetration testing trainings. He has led teams for various national-level hackathons, including the Smart India Hackathon conducted by GoI. His areas of interest include Advanced Pentesting, Cloud Security, Malware Analysis, Cryptography, Web Application Security, and AD Security.

Cyber Defense Analyst (OSDA Starter Course)
ACCESS Human+
The OffSec workshop will be covering the key topics in the SOC200 course. It consists of four x 45 minute teaching sessions and three one-hour hands-on exercises. The teaching topics

- An understanding of the NICE framework of skills, knowledge and tasks expected of a Cyber Defense Analyst
- An introduction to the internal features of Windows endpoints, and in particular the event logs which are generated
- An introduction to the internal features of Linux endpoints and the system logs which are generated
An understanding of cyber attack methodologies and specific forms of attack against Windows and Linux endpoints and how these can be diagnosed through log analysis

Student Requirements
- Linux Basics
- Windows Basics
- Networking Basics

Target Audience
Security Operations Center (SOC) Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Analysts
Anyone interested in detection and security operations, and/or committed to the defense or security of enterprise networks

Trainer Bio
Chun Yong
Chun Yong is an Assistant Director leading the Security Testing And Red (STAR) Team in Ensign InfoSecurity, a pure-play end-to-end cybersecurity service provider based in Singapore. Chun Yong has a background in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Security By Design. He has a varied career in Offensive Security Testing both professionally as a Penetration Tester and Red Teamer, as well as in the local community with the Car Security Quarter (CSQ) and Bug Bounty Quarter (BBQ) presenting at local conferences.
Chun Yong holds several certifications in Offensive Security Testing as well as niche areas such as OT/ICS security and Purple Teaming. He has developed and participated in several Capture-The-Flag competitions and actively seeks to engage both newcomers and professionals in a more gamified learning experience through hands-on experience with labs and exercises. He is also an instructor teaching Web Penetration Testing at Singapore's local universities.
Chun Yong is also an official Offsec Trainer for PEN-200 and SOC-200, delivering hands-on bootcamp-style training that helps to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical experience based on real-world war stories and critical vulnerabilities that have been discovered and exploited in the wild.