Ransomware Resilience – How Long Does it Take to Restore?

With ransomware being top of mind and a top cyber attack technique, organizations across all business types and sectors are paying attention. The inception of the Ransomware Task Force and other government efforts such as the StopRansomware webpage demonstrate the commitment by industry and government to help organizations build security and resiliency against this virulent threat. Ransomware has proven extremely difficult to prevent thus far, and while that doesn’t mean we stop trying to prevent it, we also need to focus on recovery processes in the event systems are infected. Ransomware recovery is not one-size-fits-all and effective recovery mostly depends on preparedness level. After a ransomware attack, many organizations express they are surprised how long it took to restore systems and that they were not as prepared as they thought. Emsisoft reviews some of the factors that could determine how long it takes to recover from a ransomware attack. The list also serves as a checklist of things to address to improve preparedness/resilience. Read the post at Emsisoft.