# The Anatomy of a Targeted Ransomware Attack with SCADAfence CTO Ofer Shaked

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2021-01-19
- Length: 48m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-19-the-anatomy-of-a-targeted-ransomware-attack-with-scadafence-cto-ofer-shaked
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/36

## Summary

Ofer Shaked, Co-Founder and CTO of SCADAfence, details a targeted ransomware attack on a pharmaceutical manufacturer and the incident response process. He explains why manufacturing is a prime target due to legacy systems, flat networks, and the high cost of downtime, and outlines how attackers exploited a third-party vendor's unpatched remote access. Shaked advises leaders to implement strict vendor access controls, multifactor authentication, and robust detection systems to mitigate supply chain risks.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-19-the-anatomy-of-a-targeted-ransomware-attack-with-scadafence-cto-ofer-shaked#t=0) Introduction: Ofer Shaked and SCADAfence
- [4:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-19-the-anatomy-of-a-targeted-ransomware-attack-with-scadafence-cto-ofer-shaked#t=245) Israel's Cybersecurity Incubator: Unit 81
- [11:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-19-the-anatomy-of-a-targeted-ransomware-attack-with-scadafence-cto-ofer-shaked#t=701) Why Manufacturing is a Ransomware Target
- [17:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-19-the-anatomy-of-a-targeted-ransomware-attack-with-scadafence-cto-ofer-shaked#t=1041) Anatomy of the Attack: Symptoms and Impact
- [23:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-19-the-anatomy-of-a-targeted-ransomware-attack-with-scadafence-cto-ofer-shaked#t=1395) Incident Response: Containment and Forensics
- [29:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-19-the-anatomy-of-a-targeted-ransomware-attack-with-scadafence-cto-ofer-shaked#t=1779) Root Cause: Supply Chain and Vendor Access
- [33:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-19-the-anatomy-of-a-targeted-ransomware-attack-with-scadafence-cto-ofer-shaked#t=1999) Prevention Strategies and Future Threats

## Topics

- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- SCADAfence (company)
- Unit 8200 (other)
- Unit 81 (other)
- GE Simplicity (product)
- SolarWinds (product)
- NIST (other)
- IEC 62443 (other)
- CMMC (other)
- Steamchain (company)

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