Battling And Preventing Ransomware: Key Steps To Safeguard Your Business

Overview

In a recent interview on BFM, we delved into the critical topic of battling and preventing ransomware. The discussion covered key steps organizations can take to safeguard their businesses against these pervasive threats.

CrowdStrike Outage Insight

Before diving into ransomware, we addressed the recent global CrowdStrike outage that occurred last Friday due to an unprecedented scale of update. Despite this incident, CrowdStrike remains one of the top endpoint security solutions available. The outage highlighted the crucial importance of change management and having the right procedures in place to handle such challenges effectively.

Major Ransomware Attack in Indonesia

The interview also shed light on the recent major ransomware attack in Indonesia. We discussed the ongoing efforts to recover encrypted data and emphasized the essential need for ransomware resilience. Key takeaways included:

  • Proactive Preparation: Businesses must adopt a proactive approach to prepare for ransomware threats.
  • Robust Incident Response Plan: Having a solid incident response plan in place is crucial.
  • Regular Updates and Patching: Regularly updating and patching systems can prevent vulnerabilities.
  • Frequent Backups: Ensuring data integrity and availability through frequent backups is vital.

The Human Element

A significant part of the discussion focused on the human element in combating ransomware. Employee training and awareness programs are critical to mitigate the risk of attacks. It’s essential that every team member understands their responsibilities and actions required in the event of a ransomware attack or an outage.

Staying Vigilant

As ransomware attacks become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, it is imperative for businesses to remain vigilant and continuously enhance their cybersecurity measures. By implementing these key steps, organizations can better prepare, react, and protect themselves against the ever-evolving threat landscape.

Hear the full session at the the BFM website