IT Security Processes to Protect Against Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that threat actors use to infect computers and encrypt computer files until a ransom is paid. After the initial infection, ransomware will attempt to spread to as many connected systems as possible, including file systems and other accessible systems on a business’s network.

Typically, the initiating step of a security breach is attributed to end users, where they have visited a malicious web site or acted unknowingly on a malicious email. There are several key security processes that can mitigate this initiating event:

If the malware is successful in taking hold in your IT environment, there are several defenses that can help prevent the malware from evolving into a full-scale ransomware event:

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