Top 5 tips to prevent ransomware
Ransomware continues to present a real cybersecurity threat-top 5 ways to prevent ransomware:
1. Secure every device in your operation: Run antivirus, implement a strong firewall, and update every piece of software with the latest patches.
2. Educate your staff: Train employees not to provide personal info in email, text messages, phone calls, or IM. Scan incoming communications for known threats.
3. Make sure IT knows when employees are traveling: Make traveling employees use VPN when accessing any resources while out on the road.
4. Disable unnecessary Windows processes: Volume Shadow Copy Service admin doesn’t always need to be enabled and can be hijacked by ransomware. Also consider disabling PowerShell, Windows Script Host, file sharing, and AutoPlay unless you have a specific need for those services.
5. Make good and frequent backups: Be sure to store backups separately from other systems and know how to restore them. The easiest way to recover from a ransomware attack is to be able to restore your own data yourself.
As always, Protection is the best option in order to minimize breaches and ensuing damages. We can help through the implementation of CISCO Cyber Security solution:
1. Duo Security provides: Secure access to your applications and data, no matter where your users are – on any device.
2. Stealthwatch (Network visibility and security analytics across your business-Network intelligence)
3. Identity Service Engine (ISE) provides a great defence line against unauthorized access, limit access privileges & increase network visibility.
4. OpenDNS provides protection against Malicious websites.
5. Advanced Malware Protection (AMP for networks & endpoints) provides a defence line against Malware.
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