Issue link: https://insights.oneneck.com/i/1093615
CHAPTER 2 Implementing Best Practices to Reduce Ransomware Risks 9 These materials are © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Any dissemination, distribution, or unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Implementing Best Practices to Reduce Ransomware Risks I n this chapter, I review security best practices and risk mitiga- tion strategies that, if fully and correctly applied, will help your organization effectively defend against ransomware and other cybersecurity threats. Before an Attack: Discover, Enforce, Harden There are, of course, a number of best practices that organizations can proactively implement before they're ever targeted by an attacker. If attackers can't easily establish an initial foothold — get their foot in the door, so to speak — they'll likely seek an easier victim, unless your organization is the object of a targeted attack. Ransomware attacks can be opportunistic — the attacker's motive is often profit, with as little risk and effort as possible. Chapter 2 IN THIS CHAPTER » Being proactive about ransomware defense » Automating ransomware defenses for rapid response » Regrouping after an attack has occurred