Inside the War on Ransomware: Ricoh Danielson's Guide to Crisis Response
Release Date: 02/10/2025
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Enterprise Incident Response & Crisis Management with Combat Veteran, Ricoh Danielson
In this exclusive interview, we speak with Ricoh Danielson, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan turned cybersecurity expert.
Topics in This Interview (breakdown with timestamps below)
- How businesses can prepare for and respond to cyberattacks
- Best practices for personal security to safeguard your digital identity
- Safety measures after disasters and crisis management tips
- The rise of AI-driven ransomware and its impact on businesses
- Ricoh’s military experiences and how they shaped his approach to cybersecurity
Why Watch This Video?
- Learn from Ricoh’s expertise as a digital forensics powerhouse with experience handling high-profile hacks.
- Discover practical strategies to protect your business from ransomware and other cyber threats.
- Gain insights into effective communication during a breach or disaster.
About Ricoh Danielson: Ricoh is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran with over 9 deployments across Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. As the founder of Fortitude Tech LLC and 1st Responder, he has worked on high-stakes cases involving hospitals, corporations, and state governments. Recently featured on NTD News discussing cyberattacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, Ricoh is also an author and sought-after speaker in the cybersecurity space.
Chapters:
- 0:00 Intro to Ricoh Danielson: Ricoh shares his journey from military service to becoming a leader in digital forensics and cybersecurity. Learn how his combat experience shaped his approach to crisis management.
- 2:15 How Businesses Can Prepare for Cyberattacks: Practical steps to defend against ransomware, phishing, and other threats using identity access management (IAM) and conditional access policies.
- 5:30 Personal Security Tips: Actionable advice on protecting your digital identity, recognizing phishing scams, and avoiding psychological tactics used by hackers.
- 9:45 Crisis Management After Disasters: Insights into preparing for grid failures or natural disasters with go bags, alternative communication plans, and safety strategies.
- 13:20 AI-Driven Ransomware Explained: A deep dive into polymorphic ransomware powered by AI—how it works and why businesses must stay ahead of these advanced threats.
- 17:00 Lessons from Military Service Applied to Cybersecurity: How Ricoh’s military background prepared him to handle chaotic situations like ransomware attacks on hospitals and global corporations.
- 20:00 The Role of CISOs and Board Communication: Challenges CISOs face when communicating risks to boards, securing equity in companies, and leveraging D&O insurance for protection.
- 24:00 How to Break Into Cybersecurity: Advice for aspiring professionals on certifications like Network+ and Security+, as well as opportunities in governance, risk, compliance (GRC), IAM, and privilege access management (PAM).
- 28:00 Quick Wins for Improving Cybersecurity Posture: Simple strategies like enabling conditional access policies in Microsoft 365 environments or conducting Business Email Compromise (BEC) assessments.
- 31:00 Crisis Management & Incident Response Strategies: The importance of alternative communication plans during crises—Ricoh shares exercises involving burner phones and laptops for CEOs.
- 34:00 Preparing for Grid Failures & Disaster: Tips on securing six months’ worth of food/water supplies, understanding ham radios for communication, and ensuring family safety during emergencies.
- 37:00 Cybersecurity Books by Ricoh Danielson - Ricoh introduces his books, including No-Nonsense Cybersecurity (https://a.co/d/43Myc13) for practical advice, FM Field Manual (https://a.co/d/14qOL5K)as an art-focused coffee table book on cybersecurity, and Tactical Manual (https://a.co/d/iGfOBS6), a highly technical guide with step-by-step instructions.
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🔗 Learn more about Ricoh on his website: www.ricohd.us
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