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The ransomware pandemic : Safeguarding your business against cyberthreats
UK-based Dave Adamson , CTO of Espria , tells us how business leaders must rethink their strategies to succeed in the midst of a ransomware pandemic .
A hyperconnected world is the new normal for most businesses , but the rapid adoption of technology continues to increase the number of vulnerable entry points in many organisations .
The rise of remote working has been a significant catalyst leading to two years of rapid Digital Transformation , but inefficient security measures and rushed policies can hinder early detection and fast response capabilities .
In September 2023 , the National Cyber Security Centre published a report observing a record-breaking number of attacks between September 2022 and August 2023 – an increase of 153 %, and suggesting ransomware activity would persist into 2024 . The appropriate security solutions will protect and defend ; mitigating threats as well as empowering businesses with recovery tools from ransomware attacks .
How then , should companies go about securing their software and data ?
Digital Transformation has transformed the attack surface
Data and digital tools that were previously centralised on-site , with a protected network of firewalls and device log analysis , now live on the cloud . With the rapid change to a hybrid / remote work culture , businesses have understandably focused
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