Security News > 2021 > May > Dealing with ransomware attacks: What options do you have?
IT decision-makers often find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to dealing with ransomware attacks.
If you're not looking to add your company's name to the list of failed negotiations, keep reading to find out some do's and don'ts of planning for ransomware incidents.
A ransomware attack affecting your business in today's digital economy is a matter of "When," not "If." Cybersecurity is an arms race, and as technological innovation grows, cybercriminals are also constantly innovating to develop new and more damaging attack methods.
There's no one-size-fits-all ransomware preparedness plan, but general best practice includes getting your employees involved from the get-go.
Employees should know the steps to take if they suspect a ransomware attack has occurred.
Despite all the ransomware attack mitigation plans in the world, it's inevitable that at some point, an attack will slip through the cracks.
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