building-ransomware-playbook-with-cisa-framework

# Building Ransomware Playbook with CISA Framework ## When to Use - An organization needs to create or update its ransomware incident response playbook following CISA guidelines - A security team is conducting a ransomware readiness assessment against the CISA StopRansomware framework - Compliance requires documenting ransomware response procedures aligned with NIST CSF and CISA recommendations - During tabletop exercises to validate that the organization's ransomware response steps match industry best practices - After a ransomware incident to update the playbook with lessons learned and close identified gaps **Do not use** as a substitute for legal counsel regarding ransom payment decisions, breach notification timelines, or regulatory obligations specific to your jurisdiction. ## Prerequisites - Familiarity with the CISA StopRansomware Guide (cisa.gov/stopransomware/ransomware-guide) - NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) understanding (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover) - Inventory of critical assets, backup infrastructure, and communication channels - Defined roles and responsibilities for incident response team members - Python 3.8+ for playbook generation and compliance checking automation - Access to organization's asset inventory and backup configuration documentation ## Workflow ### Step 1: Preparation Phase (CISA Part 1 - Prevention) Establish ransomware-specific defenses before an incident: ``` CISA Preparation Checklist: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━...