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Book now | Join Katie Inns and Jill Ferron next week as they discuss Attack Surface Management (ASM). Today many organisations are embracing technology transformation, using cloud-based services and remote working to become more efficient and competitive. However, alongside this expanding digital footprint, the attack surface of an organisation is also growing. Come along to our webinar to: - Understand the fundamentals of ASM - Learn how to implement ASM correctly - Hear case studies of when ASM has reduced the impact of a cyber attack and prevented further breaches. Register here https://hubs.li/Q03c6tYd0 #Cybersecurity #ASM #CyberResilience #Breach

Meet S-RM’s women in cyber. Introducing Katarina Zotovic in four questions. Tell us about you - what's your role at S-RM and where are you based? I'm a Senior Analyst on our Digital Forensics team and I am based in London! I work on preserving and analysing digital evidence for various types of civil and criminal investigations, such as whistleblowing, fraud, and commercial disputes. What advice would you give to other women looking to break into cybersecurity? Stay curious, take initiative to build your knowledge, and seek mentorship from those who have navigated the field. And, most importantly, advocate for yourself. A little bit of confidence and persistence will open doors, and the right support network will help you walk through them. Who has inspired you in your career? Virginia Romero (VG) has been a tremendous source of inspiration since I began my career in cybersecurity. She has been a constant voice of encouragement and support for myself and other women in S-RM's cyber team, leading by example through her leadership in casework and various initiatives within S-RM. I would also be remiss to not mention my manager, Ryan Shields, who has inspired me and empowered me in my role since the day I joined S-RM. How have you built confidence in a field where women are still underrepresented? My journey has been shaped both by personal effort and the support of those around me. I continuously strive to expand my expertise and refine the quality of my work, but just as importantly, I've been fortunate to have colleagues - both women and men - who encourage my growth and leadership every step of the way. #womenincyber #cybersecurity #digitalforensics #DFIR #Disputes #Investigations

S-RM's Steve Ross caught up with ASSEMBLY Magazine to discuss the findings from our 2025 Cyber Incidents Insights Report. Manufacturing is a sector where we've seen an increase in cyber attacks over the past year and Steve outlines reasons why that is the case. "One reason is that threat actors have realised the costliness of a business interruption for a manufacturing organization goes beyond financial. There's reputational damage if they can't put product on the shelves and there's issues with downstream supply chain effects. So when a threat actor shuts down business operations for a manufacturing company they've really paralyzed them entirely...and that space (for threat actors) is becoming more competitive." Listen to the podcast now: https://hubs.li/Q03dsjg00 #CyberRisk #Cybersecurity #Cyberincidents #Manufacturing #OperationalTechnology #Supplychains

Meet S-RM’s women in cyber. Introducing Lori Murphy in four questions Tell us about you - what's your role at S-RM and where are you based? My role is Senior Analyst on the US Incident Response Team and I am based out of Phoenix, Arizona. What advice would you give to other women looking to break into cybersecurity? You deserve to be here and are worthy. Be open to immersing yourself in learning, failing, feeling uncomfortable, getting back up, and pushing forward. Lean on other women, organizations, and allies for mentorship and support on your journey. Who has inspired you in your career? I’ve been inspired by the mission of non-profit organization Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) whose mission is to advance and upskill women to meet the challenges of the expanding cyber threat landscape. As a member, I have had invaluable experiences and mentors which paved the way for my career pivot into cybersecurity. How have you built confidence in a field where women are still underrepresented? I’ve built confidence by taking on challenges outside of my comfort zone, trusting what I know, owning my wins and setbacks, and most importantly believing that I belong here. I’m excited to be a small part of moving the needle where women make up approximately 24% of the industry. #womenincyber #cybersecurity #cyberincidentresponse #incidentresponse #IR #US

S-RM experts Ian Massey, Septimus Knox and Ana Pereu, fCMgr, CAMS are attending the General Counsel & Compliance Strategy Forum this week! This packed three-day compliance and counsel networking event unites top thought leaders and solution providers for debate, knowledge-sharing and one-tone business meetings. On the morning of day two of the conference (27 March), you can join Ian, Septimus and Ana for their presentation 'Intelligent Business: Leveraging intelligence to unlock value and create opportunities'. Our experts will discuss the ways in which intelligence can be used in a wide range of contexts such as informing risk management, aiding business critical decision-making, responding to internal issues and gaining the upper hand in contentious situations. Plus, join Ian and Septimus for a workshop titled 'Are Sanctions the New FCPA? Managing Sanctions Risk in 2025' later that day, where they will discuss how companies can manage sanctions risk and related issues. Ian and Septimus will draw upon institutional knowledge of the global sanctions landscape, recent experience and real-life case studies. Find out more here: https://hubs.li/Q03dkw0f0 #SharperThinking #YourFirstCall #GCCForum #GeneralCounsel #Compliance

Our Ransomware in Focus series is back with a new edition. Meet NightSpire - a threat group that only emerged earlier this month. Our cyber experts outline: ? The group's motivations, business model and affiliations. ? The group's tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). ? Key advice for security professionals along with indicators of compromise. Get up to speed on this new threat actor, read now: https://hubs.li/Q03djfMy0 Thank you to Melissa DeOrio, Virginia Romero Sanchez-Herrero and Lori M. for preparing these insights. #Cybersecurity #Threatintelligence #NightSpire #Ransomware #CyberIncidents #IncidentResponse #YourFirstCall

S-RM is excited to host three sessions at the SCCA - Singapore Corporate Counsel Association APAC Legal Congress this year. Join Morgan Stark, Septimus Knox, Mark Farley, and Lester Lim as we bring together industry experts and in-house counsel to explore this year’s conference theme 'Legal as a Catalyst for Growth & Innovation through Agility & Strategic Partnerships'. Register now: https://hubs.li/Q03d4dGC0 ????????: Friday 4 April 2025 ??????????: One Farrer Hotel - Napier Room ????????: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Session 1 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Is dealmaking coming back in 2025 – and what new risks are coming down the pipeline? Expectations for transaction activity in Asia coming into 2025 were high, even bullish. Join this session to make sense of developments in the regional market, as our speakers discuss if the changing global environment is creating new, unfamiliar problems that could hamper this optimism. Speakers: ? Tess Forge, Counsel, Clifford Chance ? Morgan Stark, Head of Asia, S-RM Session 2 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Enforcement in 2030: what will matter more for Asia – the FCPA, tariffs, or sanctions? Trump 2.0 has seen a 180-day pause to FCPA enforcement, a news cycle dominated by announcements of new tariffs, as well as ongoing speculation about the new US administration’s policy on sanctions. Our panellists will parse through what this might mean for enforcement patterns in Asia. Speakers: ? Nicholas Turner, Global Sanctions Lead Counsel, Binance ? Khushaal Ved Partner, Investigations, compliance and crisis leadership, Hogan Lovells ? Wataru Kawai, Regional Head, Global Legal Compliance, ByteDance ? Septimus Knox, Director, S-RM ? Morgan Stark, Head of Asia, S-RM Session 3 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM From Zero to Cyber Cartel: How Ransomware Gangs are Created? Have you ever wondered how ransomware gangs come together to execute their first attacks? As formidable global threats, these gangs cause costly disruptions to businesses and governments alike. This interactive session delves into the steps and operational decisions in their formation and initial operations. Speakers: ? Mark Farley, Head of Proactive Services, Asia, S-RM ? Lester Lim, Director, Cybersecurity Asia, S-RM It is a great opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage with leading legal professionals. #SCCA #APACLegalCounsel2025 #sharperthinking #investigation #cybersecurity #ransomware #yourfirstcall

We're thrilled to announce that S-RM has been shortlisted for 'Cyber Security Provider' of the year at the 2025 The Drawdown Awards, which celebrate advisors and solution providers supporting European private equity fund operations. Being recognised alongside an outstanding group of finalists is an honour. Thank you to the judging panel and good luck to everyone who has been nominated. #TDA25 #YourFirstCall #CyberSecurity #SharperThinking

Top stories in this week's edition of S-RM's Cyber Intelligence Briefing: LockBit ransomware developer extradited to the United States, new decryptor unlocks the potential for file recovery from Akira ransomware without paying ransom, and data extortion group NightSpire emerges. Learn the detail on each story plus more cyber news and expert analysis here: https://hubs.li/Q03cXRy80 Many thanks to our contributors: ???♀?Denisa Greconici, Lori M., Milda Petraityte, Lena Krummeich, Mark Farley, and Melissa DeOrio. #incidentresponse #cybersecurity #ransomware #LockBit #dataextortion #threatactors #Akira #yourfirstcall

Our cyber team recently analysed the 'Black Basta leaks' which comprise over 200,000 messages between members and operators of 'Black Basta', a Ransomware-as-a-Service group. Read this extensive briefing note to understand the key insights our team have learned about Black Basta including: ? Targeting strategies and victim selection ? Extent of victim exposure in the leaked communications ? Ties to other ransomware operations ? Ties to Russian intelligence ? Impact of law enforcement operations targeting enabling services ? Internal disorganisation and conflict. Plus we provide key takeaways to support cyber and security professionals who may come up against the group in the future as well as advice for victims. Access the briefing note: https://hubs.li/Q03cJm6J0 #RaaS #Ransomware #BlackBasta #Cyber #CyberSecurity #YourFirstCall