Rui Ataide, Managing Security Consultant at GuidePoint Security, joins the Nexus Podcast to discuss his experiences negotiating with ransomware gangs on behalf of victimized organizations.

Ataide covers the nuances, processes, and methodology of negotiating with groups. He also explains how extortion and data theft has changed the risk management calculus for victims, and how cybersecurity insurance figures into negotiations.

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In this episode, OMIRCON OT Security expert **Simon Rommer **speaks with Thomas Weber, who is an Embedded Security Specialist at CyberDanube , a developer of customized security testing solutions based in Vienna, Austria. Thomas shares his extensive experience in offensive security, particularly in operational technology (OT) environments.

Simon and Thomas discuss the challenges and methodologies involved in testing critical infrastructure such as power plants, emphasizing the importance of understanding device vulnerabilities, network segmentation, and the implications of physical access to devices.

Thomas also describes how to uncover even the most hidden vulnerabilities, including zero-day threats and blind spots, for ensuring robust protection of OT systems and infrastructures. The conversation also highlights the significance of thorough reporting and vulnerability disclosure in enhancing overall cybersecurity.

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