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A new² study provides insights for cybersecurity professionals into the minds of C-suite executives and how they perceive their organisations' readiness for ransomware attacks.

The survey of 750 C-level executives across the United States and the United Kingdom reveals that the high-profile ransomware attacks of 2021 have created an opportunity for cybersecurity leaders to proactively address their organisational readiness by providing more detailed updates and actionable intelligence to the C-suite.

"The study gives cybersecurity professionals a window into what their C-suite cares about when it comes to the potential impact of ransomware. Knowing this, and by tailoring their ransomware education and risk reporting accordingly, security teams can get the support they need to mitigate this high-profile risk to their organisation."

Respondents were also asked about the most critical information they need from their cybersecurity teams when it comes to ransomware, and their top concerns included ensuring data backup and restoration plans were not impacted by ransomware, how minimal operations can be restored in the event of an attack, and how prepared the organisation is to engage with law enforcement.

The second biggest concern for executives in the event of a ransomware attack is loss of data or intellectual property, followed equally by concerns about loss of confidence among employees, loss of business due to systems outage, uncertainty that data could still be compromised even after paying a ransom, and reputational harm.

Based on the feedback from C-suite respondents, the study outlines five key tips for cybersecurity team leaders to consider in their conversations with and reports to executives about ransomware threats.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/12/13/readiness-ransomware-attacks/