The International Counter Ransomware Initiative brings together 74 states & orgs to build international resilience to #ransomware. Ahead of its 5th gathering at #SICW2025, IST is pleased to announce the CRI’s has endorsed the #RansomwareTaskForce’s Blueprint for Ransomware Defense!
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Building Cyber Resilience: International Counter Ransomware Initiative Endorses Blueprint for Ransomware Defense
As the world’s largest international cyber partnership, the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) brings together over 74 member states and organizations to build international resilience ...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The International Counter Ransomware Initiative brings together 74 states & orgs to build international resilience to #ransomware. Ahead of its 5th gathering at #SICW2025, IST is pleased to announce the CRI’s has endorsed the #RansomwareTaskForce’s Blueprint for Ransomware Defense!
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Last year, in partnership with Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, IST and the #RansomwareTaskForce’s International Engagement Working Group designed and delivered Exercise VEIL STORM I with support from the NCA and RCMP.
October 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Last year, in partnership with Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, IST and the #RansomwareTaskForce’s International Engagement Working Group designed and delivered Exercise VEIL STORM I with support from the NCA and RCMP.
The #RansomwareTaskForce’s seminal report called for a government-backed cybersecurity campaign in action 3.2.2.
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Combating Ransomware: A Comprehensive Framework for Action
The Ransomware Task Force convened over 60 experts from industry, government, law enforcement, civil society, and international organizations to produce a comprehensive framework for action, with 48 a...
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August 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The #RansomwareTaskForce’s seminal report called for a government-backed cybersecurity campaign in action 3.2.2.
🛡️ Read the report:
🛡️ Read the report:
🚨NEW from IST: With Europol, IST & the #RansomwareTaskForce’s International Engagement Working Group executed Exercise VEIL STORM I, a tabletop exploring how operational collaboration can mitigate cyber incidents. Today’s after-action report summarizes proceedings & key takeaways.
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Exercise VEIL STORM I: After Action Report
In partnership with Europol, the Institute for Security and Technology and the Ransomware Task Force’s International Engagement Working Group designed and delivered Exercise VEIL STORM I, a tabletop e...
securityandtechnology.org
July 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🚨NEW from IST: With Europol, IST & the #RansomwareTaskForce’s International Engagement Working Group executed Exercise VEIL STORM I, a tabletop exploring how operational collaboration can mitigate cyber incidents. Today’s after-action report summarizes proceedings & key takeaways.
🛡️ Read the report:
🛡️ Read the report:
@IST_org's #PrepareDontPay ⚠️ campaign wrapped last week, celebrating the anniversary of the #RansomwareTaskForce's Blueprint for Ransomware Defense by compiling helpful #cybersecurity resources for small- and medium-sized enterprises.
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Prepare, Don’t Pay: A Quick-Start Guide to Defending Against Ransomware
Written for the small business owner, this quick-start guide breaks down important components of the Blueprint for Ransomware Defense and its underlying core technical concepts, critical Safeguards an...
securityandtechnology.org
September 11, 2024 at 12:19 PM
@IST_org's #PrepareDontPay ⚠️ campaign wrapped last week, celebrating the anniversary of the #RansomwareTaskForce's Blueprint for Ransomware Defense by compiling helpful #cybersecurity resources for small- and medium-sized enterprises.
securityandtechnology.org/blog/prepare...
securityandtechnology.org/blog/prepare...
@IST_org tested the effectiveness of the #RansomwareTaskForce’s Blueprint for Ransomware in protecting enterprises against ransomware attacks. The result? 68% of attacks could have been prevented by implementing the Blueprint. Read their analysis:
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Putting the Blueprint for Ransomware Defense to the Test
An analysis of ransomware attack points of failure reflected in cyber insurance claims data
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August 28, 2023 at 5:50 PM
@IST_org tested the effectiveness of the #RansomwareTaskForce’s Blueprint for Ransomware in protecting enterprises against ransomware attacks. The result? 68% of attacks could have been prevented by implementing the Blueprint. Read their analysis:
securityandtechnology.org/blog/putting...
securityandtechnology.org/blog/putting...
In May, the #RansomwareTaskForce’s annual progress report confirmed what many already knew: #ransomware is on the rise, threatening hospitals, schools, businesses & more. How can we stem the tide? Vote now to hear @IST_org's recommendations at #SXSW2024: https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/137170
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August 9, 2023 at 5:35 PM
In May, the #RansomwareTaskForce’s annual progress report confirmed what many already knew: #ransomware is on the rise, threatening hospitals, schools, businesses & more. How can we stem the tide? Vote now to hear @IST_org's recommendations at #SXSW2024: https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/137170