# ELK for Ransomware Identification and Mitigation on Virtual Machines **URL:** \ **Category:** Elastic Security\ **Tags:** docker, snapshot-and-restore\ **Created:** [July 1, 2023, 6:46am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-for-ransomware-identification-and-mitigation-on-virtual-machines/337350 "2023-07-01T06:46:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ADUBOAHENE0016](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/aduboahene0016/32/122913_2.png) [@ADUBOAHENE0016](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/ADUBOAHENE0016)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2023, 6:46am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-for-ransomware-identification-and-mitigation-on-virtual-machines/337350/1 "2023-07-01T06:46:33Z")
1.Setting up the ELK stack 2.Virtualbox 3.Forwarding logs from the virtual machine to ELK 4.Constructing rules for ransomware detection 5.Isolation, containment, remediation, recovery continuous improvement and maintenance 6.Configuring SMTP service for email alerts Hi guys i need help to quick start this project ---
**Author:** ![wsouza](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/wsouza/32/92547_2.png) [@wsouza](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/wsouza)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-for-ransomware-identification-and-mitigation-on-virtual-machines/337350/2 "2023-07-03T19:46:44Z")
I recommend taking a look at this post [The Elastic Container Project for Security Research | Elastic](https://www.elastic.co/pt/security-labs/the-elastic-container-project) where you can configure your Stack in container. In this channel, on Telegram, there is a collection of posts that can give you a guide on what you need: [Telegram: Contact @elasticsecurity](https://t.me/elasticsecurity) ---
**Author:** ![wsouza](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/wsouza/32/92547_2.png) [@wsouza](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/wsouza)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2023, 1:40pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-for-ransomware-identification-and-mitigation-on-virtual-machines/337350/3 "2023-07-04T13:40:33Z")
In addition, I recommend taking a look at this webinar that has a step by step of what you need. [https://www.elastic.co/en/virtual-events/threat-hunting-with-the-elastic-stack](https://www.elastic.co/en/virtual-events/threat-hunting-with-the-elastic-stack) ---
**Author:** ![ADUBOAHENE0016](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/aduboahene0016/32/122913_2.png) [@ADUBOAHENE0016](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/ADUBOAHENE0016)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-for-ransomware-identification-and-mitigation-on-virtual-machines/337350/4 "2023-07-07T19:10:56Z")
Thanks but the webinar does not exist ---
**Author:** ![wsouza](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/wsouza/32/92547_2.png) [@wsouza](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/wsouza)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-for-ransomware-identification-and-mitigation-on-virtual-machines/337350/5 "2023-07-09T13:52:25Z")
Please try this link > **[Threat hunting with the Elastic Stack](https://www.elastic.co/pt/virtual-events/threat-hunting-with-the-elastic-stack)** > > Elastic Security is an open solution that equips professionals with the tools to prevent, detect, and respond to threats. Threat Hunting with Elastic Stack will show you how to make the best use of Elastic Security to provide optimal protection... ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/1/a/1ac57faf039f6b580b3f104ef42a2a89e41014de.png) [@system](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-for-ransomware-identification-and-mitigation-on-virtual-machines/337350/6 "2023-08-06T13:53:02Z")
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