Security News > 2020 > October > Survey finds that IT departments victimized by ransomware forever changed
The tsunami of ransomware attacks hitting enterprises this year is having a noticeable effect on IT managers across the world, according to a new survey from cybersecurity company Sophos.
One of the key factors that tied many ransomware victims together in the survey was that those IT managers often put more of a focus on detection and response.
"It's important to remember that these responses are the perception of the survey respondent rather than a measure of how up to date they actually are. It may be that being hit by ransomware is a reality check and, as a result of their experiences, ransomware victims have a far more accurate understanding of the situation," the survey said, adding that cloud-based breaches and third-party mistakes were often the root cause of many problems.
John Shier, senior security adviser at Sophos, said that threat groups are constantly evolving their tactics, forcing IT security teams into demanding roles that require them to be on full alert 24/7. "The survey results make one thing clear: The impacts of a ransomware attack reach much further than technological or financial consequences on the business - they also take a toll on the humans behind IT security and their abilities to address future threats," Shier said.
"Experiencing a ransomware attack firsthand adds even greater strain, undermining confidence in their own abilities and preparedness. Regardless of past experience however, it's important that organizations prioritize threat prevention and put measures in place that can stop ransomware attacks in the first place."