Avoiding Ransomware Costs Through Validated Incident Response

A global manufacturer needed to validate its ransomware readiness without introducing operational risk. The organization sought to test both technical controls and incident response processes, ensuring preparedness against real-world threat actors.

 

Service

Cybersecurity Advisory & Risk Roadmapping

Problem

Needed to safely simulate ransomware attacks without risk to production systems

Required validation of security controls against advanced threat activity

Needed to assess IR team’s actions against the Incident Response Plan (IRP)

Lacked detailed recommendations to improve incident response maturity

Solution

Our team led a multi-phased ransomware readiness simulation, beginning with alignment on scope and safety measures to eliminate risk and including an evaluation of the client’s Incident Response Plan to define monitoring expectations. Over a two-day technical assessment, simulated ransomware attacks were executed against representative system configurations. Logs and evidence were analyzed to assess the effectiveness of security tools, while response actions were mapped against IRP requirements. Partnering with OnDefend and leveraging the BlindSPOT platform, the client received a comprehensive evaluation of both technical defenses and response execution. A detailed report followed within two weeks, providing prioritized recommendations to mature the client’s security posture.

Outcome

  • Delivered a 90-page report with executive summary, key findings, and prioritized recommendations
  • Assessed IR team’s performance against IRP expectations, identifying missed steps and gaps
  • BlindSPOT simulations produced scoring across 27 attack scenarios, highlighting strengths and weaknesses in existing controls
  • Equipped leadership with actionable insights to strengthen detection, prevention, and recovery capabilities