The Role of Cybersecurity in Preventing a Ransomware Attack

When it comes to ransom groups, they will take any measure possible to get your data, so you should be equipped with the best cybersecurity possible. So, when it comes to your business it’s important to be one step ahead and have the best solutions for preventing, protecting, and recovering ransomware.

An excellent solution to prevention and protection for your business is having a multi-layered defense. Regarding multi-layered defenses, here are some options: endpoint protection, network segmentation, application whitelisting, intrusion detection systems (IDS), security information and event management (SIEM), and regular patch management. Some best practices for preventing ransomware are:

• Making sure your network has multiple security measures. A multi-layered defense can significantly improve your business security posture in detecting and preventing ransomware attacks.
• Regularly update your systems so any vulnerabilities can be patched and minimized.
• Avoid clicking suspicious links or emails and urge your employees to do the same. Ransomware is usually deployed through suspicious links.
• Make sure you keep your employees up to date on proper cybersecurity. Doing this will help minimize any risks coming from your employees.
• Use trusted VPNs on public networks to minimize the risk of a Man in the Middle attack. This is where an attacker controls the access point and is able to read all the traffic flowing through it.

What are some cybersecurity strategies for recovering ransomware? One strategy is Immutable Backups, which is a fail-safe for data recovery. The immutable backups are WORM Storage (write once, read many). There are also other great strategies, such as: Air-Gapped Backups, Snapshot Protection, Backup Verification, Backup Encryption, and a Retention policy. Another way to recover from a ransomware attack is by utilizing Vertek’s ransomMDR solution. Vertek’s ransomMDR protects your business from ransomware, and if ransomware still happens to get through, then no worries! Our solution uses encryption key capture technology to help decrypt data and from a ransomware attack. ransomMDR is the most comprehensive solution and recovery system when it comes to ransomware.

By prioritizing cybersecurity measures and staying informed about the latest tools and techniques, businesses can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to ransomware and minimize the impact of potential attacks. If you want to learn more about how to prevent and protect against ransomware, contact Vertek today!

Sources:

https://www.upguard.com/blog/best-practices-to-prevent-ransomware-attacks#:~:text=Each%20individual%20subsystem%20should%20have,isolate%2C%20and%20remove%20the%20threat.

https://objectfirst.com/guides/ransomware/secure-ransomware-protection-strategies/