Ransomware in
Midsize Enterprises
The majority of
ransomware attack
victims are midsize
enterprises.
n = <500
Where are the attacks coming from?
Should we pay it?
Not recommended by
Gartner, law enforcement
and security experts
Payment is no
guarantee against exfiltrated data destruction
Payment increases chances of being targeted again
Payment is no guarantee of data recovery
Decryption keys can perform poorly
May result in additional regulatory fines dependent on bad actor
What are the impacts of ransomware?
n = 1,263
How do we defend against ransomware?
Enforced IAM/
PAM Policies
Proper Levels of
Data Protection
End-User
Awareness Training
Formal Incident
Response Plans
Strong Business
Continuity Plans
24x7x365
Active Monitoring
Multifactor
Authentication
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