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Management ( IAM ), Privilege Access Management systems ( PAM ) and multifactor authentication ( MFA ) to protect business assets . Limiting the number of users with access to certain functions increases system security while allowing businesses to control and isolate risks , and manage access to high-risk data .
Unpatched endpoints are low-hanging fruit for ransomware attackers on integrating new products into their companies , but necessary security standards and governance often lag behind , meaning businesses are left unable to monitor activity and manage their networks effectively .
Most companies have integrated SaaS tools and cloud storage to allow remote workers access to services , but new architecture means more opportunities for ransomware attacks .
Businesses need hardened internal controls for data access and management such as Identity and Access
Vulnerable endpoints and unpatched security frameworks are the most common points of entry for
Outdated software , as well as insufficient encryption , can all be avoided if businesses practise diligent patching of their networks .
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