Ransomware Everywhere: Combating the Evolving Cyber Threat
Understanding the Ransomware Threat and How to Protect Your Organization
Ransomware can be devastating for organizations causing downtime and untold financial damage. A form of malware, ransomware encrypts files, operating systems, and even file servers. Attackers then demand a sum of money in return for the release of your files and systems. Failure to meet those demands can result in the loss of data or the potential release of that data to the
public.
In this whitepaper, we discuss:
- Types of ransomware and the damage they cause
- How the threat has evolved and why businesses and organizations are now in the bullseye
- Why traditional perimeter defenses can’t protect you against ransomware
- Steps you can take to defend your organization
