Ransomware After Access: Why It Spreads Faster Than It’s Contained

Most ransomware incidents don’t stay contained to where access starts. Access is coming in through identity—compromised credentials, SSO sessions, vendor accounts—or through SaaS and third-party integrations that already have standing trust. This session focuses on how ransomware progresses once access is in place, how identity and system connectivity enable that movement, and what determines whether it stays contained or continues to expand.