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Defeating Ransomware: A 360° Review of the RTF Four Years On

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May 1, 2025 3:30 pm

Defeating Ransomware: A 360° Review of the RTF Four Years On

It’s been 4 years since the Ransomware Task Force first launched. The RTF helped pioneer the way policymakers approach ransomware and elevated its importance to a true national security threat. Since then, 50% of its recommendations have seen progress – but the others have not. At RSA Conference, IST Chief Strategy Officer & RTF Executive Director Megan Stifel moderates a panel to explore what's worked, and what hasn't.
cybersecurity, deter, Ransomware, respond
May 1, 2025
Strengthening Brazil’s Cybersecurity: The Brazil Ransomware Task Force

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Strengthening Brazil’s Cybersecurity: The Brazil Ransomware Task Force

In September, IST Senior Director for International Cyber Engagement Elizabeth Vish and Future for Digital Security Associate Gigi Flores Bustamante attended the first convening of Brazil’s Ransomware Task Force, co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, the Organization of American States, and IST. In this blog, Gigi shares her reflections on the conference and launching the Brazil RTF.
Brazil, deter, disrupt, Organization of American States, prepare, Ransomware, respond
November 21, 2024
24 in ’24: Doubling Down on the Ransomware Task Force Recommendations

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April 24, 2024 9:30 am

24 in ’24: Doubling Down on the Ransomware Task Force Recommendations

On April 24, 2024, IST's Ransomware Task Force hosted 24 in ‘24: Doubling Down on the Ransomware Task Force Recommendations to zero in on the 24 recommendations that have seen little to no progress and discuss how we might redouble our efforts to deter ransomware attacks through a nationally and internationally coordinated, comprehensive strategy; disrupt the ransomware business model and reduce criminal profits; help organizations prepare for ransomware attacks; and respond to ransomware attacks more effectively. 
deter, disrupt, prepare, Ransomware, respond
April 24, 2024
Eighteen Months On: Continued Progress on Ransomware Task Force Recommendations

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Eighteen Months On: Continued Progress on Ransomware Task Force Recommendations

In the 6 months since the publication of the Ransomware Task Force (RTF) Progress Report this May, we have seen a great deal of action to combat ransomware, but we have also seen the scale of the threat continue to grow, even as stakeholders continue to focus on it.
deter, disrupt, incident reporting, prepare, progress report, Ransomware, respond
December 5, 2022
Combating Ransomware: A Year of Action

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May 20, 2022 12:00 am

Combating Ransomware: A Year of Action

Over the last year, ransomware attacks continued to plague institutions of all sizes—but thanks in part to the timely and comprehensive recommendations of the Ransomware Task Force, governments were more engaged and organizations are more focused on equipping themselves with the tools and policies needed to counter this threat. As the RTF completed its first year of impact, we hosted for a day of reflections, predictions, and connections on how we can continue to combat ransomware in 2022 and beyond.
cryptocurrency, deter, disruption, prepare, Ransomware, respond
May 20, 2022
The Ransomware Task Force: One Year On

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The Ransomware Task Force: One Year On

In the year since the publication of the RTF report, the Ransomware Task Force reflects on progrsss, noting a great deal of action to combat ransomware and a continued rise observed incidents. This summary briefly discusses some of the ransomware-related activity of the last year, its impact, the current threat level, and the RTF's recommendations for moving forward.
cyber attacks, deter, disrupt, Future of Digital Security, prepare, Ransomware, respond, RTF
May 8, 2022
Ransomware Task Force (RTF) Unveils Comprehensive Framework To Combat Ransomware

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April 29, 2021 1:00 pm

Ransomware Task Force (RTF) Unveils Comprehensive Framework To Combat Ransomware

Ransomware is one of society’s most pervasive threats and poses a critical risk to both national and global security. This destructive cybercrime, which results in staggering financial losses and puts human life at risk, will need commitment from every level of government and private industry to mitigate this evolving threat. On April 29, 2021, the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) — in partnership with a broad coalition of experts in industry, government, law enforcement, civil society, and international organizations who have joined IST’s Ransomware Task Force (RTF) — delivered a comprehensive framework to combat...
deter, disrupt, national security, prepare, Ransomware, respond
April 29, 2021
Combating Ransomware: A Comprehensive Framework for Action

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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 actionable recommendations.
cyber, cybersecurity, defend, deter, protect, Ransomware, respond
April 21, 2021