Eliminating ransomware is difficult and the best way to avoid the consequences is to prevent it from wreaking havoc with the following steps:
1. Maintain Backups If your systems get infected with ransomware, you can confidently keep business operations running and seamlessly restore your data. Be sure to keep an offline copy of your backup!
2. Conduct Ransomware Security Training Train employees on the warning signs of ransomware attacks and phishing schemes.
3. Enable Email Security Your email system should automatically filter out suspicious emails to limit your employees’ exposure to phishing attacks or nefarious hyperlinks.
4. Update Your Systems Regular OS updates patch exploitable vulnerabilities, keep your system secure from some types of ransomware and malware.
5. Secure Your Credentials An exposure risk assessment will flag areas where your data may have been harvested and help identify your next steps to securing your credentials.
6. Protect Your Employees Dome Employee Protection is the best approach to proactive cybersecurity protection with automated, continuous mapping and monitoring of your employees external digital footprint.
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