Security News > 2021 > September > Ransomware attacks: The power of adaptation

In this interview with Help Net Security, David Taylor, managing director, Incident Response, Technology Consulting at Protiviti, explains why ransomware attacks are so common and effective, what makes organizations vulnerable to such attacks and what they can do to better protect themselves.

Consider focusing on properly implementing a best practice security framework, perform regular security assessments, and practice organizational responses to ransomware via regular tabletop exercises.

Involving the C-suite and the board in the security stance of a company is an important part of ensuring that security is not seen as only an IT problem.

Security professionals are in high demand and as a result it's imperative for companies to keep their security teams intact.

What are the organization's relevant regulatory obligations? Those in more heavily related industries, or that handle sensitive information, will have stricter security and privacy requirements that will inform the approach to building an appropriate security program.

Can security be a business differentiator? Companies may find a competitive advantage in developing robust security capabilities relative to their competitors.

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