Ransomware - The Harsh Reality

Ransomware is a cyberattack that restricts access to parts of an organization's system until financial demands are met. In addition to the financial impact, companies exposed to a ransomware attack may experience severe downtime, loss of reputation, critical data loss, and damage to systems. The simple facts are:

 

  • 60% of small businesses go out of business within 6 months of a cyberattack 
  • $133,000 is the average cost of a single ransomware attack on a business
  • Every 11 seconds a business will fall victim to a ransomware attack in 2021

 

The total impact of a ransomware attack is much greater than the initial ransom fee. Does your cybersecurity strategy address the unique factors required for protection from ransomware? At TexasPGB, our team of security experts understands the continued evolution of ransomware attacks and quickly identifies the red flags that put an organization at increased risk.


Request a Ransomware Preparedness Assessment to understand your organization's vulnerabilities and how to improve resiliency to ransomware threats.

 Our Ransomware Preparedness Assessment consists of 3 phases to gauge your organization’s risk and capability to respond to Ransomware cyberattacks. 
01_Prescreening

Phase I
Pre-Screening

02_Onsite

Phase II
On-Site Evaluation

03_Report

Phase III
Report & Remediation

What's Included in the Ransomware Preparedness Assessment?

Phase I: Pre-Screening
During the initial phase of the assessment, our team works behind the curtains to determine how open your business is to ransomware threats. Pre-screening includes information gathering on documented system and security processes as well as simulated phishing attempts.

Phase II: On-Site Evaluation
A TexasPGB security expert will conduct a visit to your physical location to conduct the following activities:
  • Posture assessment of documented backup strategy
  • Posture assessment of general security architecture and endpoints
  • Identify the methods for gathering, transferring, and storing critical data
  • Investigate privileged access of system users including employees, contractors, and third party vendors
  • Review existing company incident response plan 
  • Review company culture and employee awareness regarding cybersecurity and phishing attacks
Phase III: Report & Remediation
After a thorough review of your organization's security posture, you will receive a custom Ransomware Preparedness Assessment Report detailing all findings. The assessment report will clearly illustrate your vulnerabilities, potential impact of specific weaknesses, and a suggested remediation plan. 

After receiving your Ransomware Preparedness Assessment Report, TexasPGB is available to assist with remediation strategies with a variety of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Services including:
  • Backup Strategy and Implementation - across workstations/endpoints, physical and virtual servers, cloud storage, and more – both on- and off-site
  • Endpoint Protection and Management - including patching solutions such as SCCM or Intune and anti-virus protection 
  • Data Security and Loss Prevention - including Intune, Azure Information Protection, and HIPPA/HITECH compliance
  • Identity & Access Management - including privileged access strategies, single sign-on, and enabling multi-factor authentication 
  • Employee Training Programs for Cybersecurity and Phishing Awareness 
  • Incident Response Planning
Request Your Ransomware Preparedness Assessment

How do your cybersecurity practices measure up?

Our Cybersecurity Self-Assessment tool provides immediate insights on your organization's cybersecurity practices and risks. 
After a handful of questions, you will receive a custom report with your Cybersecurity Score and recommended next steps.
Take Your Free Cybersecurity Self-Assessment

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