The RaaS Recipe: Breaking Down the Key to Ransomware Dominance by John Dilgen This talk will break down the success factors driving top ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups, highlighting automation, customization, and advanced tools as the trifecta that enables elite operations. With automation accelerating attack speeds and customization enhancing ransomware for maximum impact, groups like Qilin, The Gentlemen, and DragonForce are emerging as significant threats. Finally, we will provide organizations with key defense recommendations based on these success factors to help counter these evolving threats effectively.