top 5 resources against ransomware
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Top 5 ResourcesTo Protect your Business against Ransomware
https://be.ransomaware.co.uk/0203 319 3930
What is Ransomware ?Ransomware is malicious software that restricts access to an infected computer while displaying a notification to the user to pay a Ransom to restore access to their files and folders. Traditionally this is an individual user problem, but in 2016 we have observed the move to Healthcare and Business focussed infections.
Neil Kemp0203 319 3930
[email protected]://be.ransomaware.co.uk/
Issues for Todays BusinessTraditional AV Vendors cannot be relied upon completely to successfully detect and prevent a Ransomware infection. They may be able to detect known variants, but zero-day variants can leave your business vulnerable and at risk
Neil Kemp0203 319 3930
[email protected]://be.ransomaware.co.uk/
High Level ConsiderationsIdentify Critical Data and
Infrastructure
Implement an Incident Response Team
Build a list of Critical Storage Locations
Dont rely on recovery for your Business
Neil Kemp0203 319 3930
[email protected]://be.ransomaware.co.uk/
The Ransomware ThreatYour users are just one step/click away from opening an email or web link which is malicious. The business needs to adopt an approach that infection will happen, or already has and it's sitting and waiting to be effected.
Neil Kemp0203 319 3930
[email protected]://be.ransomaware.co.uk/
5 Protective Measures against RansomwareReview your Traditional AV
Review where your Critical Data is stored
Notifications and Alerts - would your systems notify you of an attack ?
Patch aggressively where you can
User Education - this is key, ensure your users work with good practices
Neil Kemp0203 319 3930
[email protected]://be.ransomaware.co.uk/
In SummaryRansomware is just beginning to make the shift from Individuals through to Businesses. In 2016 we saw the shift to Healthcare and Medical, it's only a matter of time before it tactically hits businesses as a higher value target.
Justification for budget approval is straight forward - what's the cost to the business if a resource is offline vs the cost of training, education and perhaps a Next Generation AV provider. Neil Kemp
0203 319 [email protected]
https://be.ransomaware.co.uk/