AMS Ransomware Reality Check: Why Identity Security Can’t Wait for the Breach

Ransomware attacks are no longer isolated incidents, they’re a persistent, escalating threat that strikes with devastating impact. And for many organizations, the worst-case scenario is no longer theoretical. In the critical moments after an attack hits, there’s no time to scramble for a Zero Trust strategy or roll out identity controls. You’re left with impossible decisions like whether to pay the ransom or risk the future of the business.

In this webinar, Lisa Forte, Partner at Red Goat Cyber Security and Dennis Fisher, Director, Cybersecurity Thought Leadership Program at BeyondTrust, as they take a hard look at the role poor identity and access management continues to play in successful ransomware and hacktivist campaigns. From excessive dwell time to weak telemetry and overlooked privilege abuse, we’ll unpack why attackers still find it so easy to exploit the identity layer and what to do about it now, before crisis strikes.

Watch as we explore:

• Why identity security is central to ransomware defense and why it often fails
• Real-world attack patterns exposing the gaps in account visibility and anomaly detection
• How social engineering tactics are evolving—including insider threats via LinkedIn
• Why tabletop exercises and breach simulations should be part of every CISO’s toolkit

If you’re responsible for defending your organization against ransomware, this is your call to get ahead of the breach because once it starts, it's already too late.

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