Could You Pay The Ransom?
When we consult with a company, we review scans of the network and remediate the vulnerabilities. We are an IT company experienced in working with construction companies. We can guide and assist towards a more secure environment.
HOW TO AVOID A RANSOMWARE ATTACK
The best way to avoid being exposed to ransomware, or any type of malware, is to be a cautious and conscientious computer user. Malware distributors have gotten increasingly savvy, and you need to be careful about what you download and click on.
- Monitor activity on your network – Most breaches start months before the ransom is demanded. The breach could be detected when the proper tools are in place.
- Keep operating systems, software, and applications current and up to date.
- Maintain proper Access Controls based on the principles of least privilege.
- Make sure anti-virus and anti-malware solutions are set to automatically update and run regular scans.
- Back up data regularly and double-check that those backups were completed.
- Secure your backups. Make sure they are not connected to the computers and networks they are backing up.
- Follow the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy – You should have THREE copies of your data (your production data and 2 backup copies) on TWO Different types of media with ONE copy off-site for disaster recovery.
- Work toward a Zero-Trust Security Architecture.
- Create a continuity plan in case your business or organization is the victim of a ransomware attack.
