Stay Ahead of Ransomware: How Threat Actor Profiling Can Help Prevent Ransomware Attacks

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Ransomware attackers aren't all cut from the same cloth. From nation-state affiliates to hacktivists, the motivations and methods behind these attacks are as diverse as the actors themselves. Understanding who you’re dealing with can change how you prepare, detect, and respond.

In this episode, co-hosts Ryan and Mari welcome Kurtis Minder, a seasoned ransomware negotiator. He’ll share a unique threat actor categorization model, developed to help defenders understand and anticipate adversary behavior.
We’ll explore how these TA profiles, ranging from professional pen testers to organized criminals, map to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK / Engage, and how context like motive and capability can unlock smarter, more adaptive defenses.

Whether you're responding to ransomware today or preparing for tomorrow, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on the human element behind the keyboard