How to avoid Ransomware

October 28, 2016

  1. Make sure you have a good understanding of your computer network, what the key assets are, and their locations and how these are protected
  2. Keep all your software up to date, including operating systems and applications
  3. Back up all data to a secure, offsite location. ("air gapped")
  4. Segment your network: Do not have all your data on one shared location accessible by everyone in the company.
  5. Implement staff training on safe cyber security practices
  6. Have a communication strategy so that you can quickly inform all the staff if a virus reaches the company network.
  7. Get your IT company to perform penetration testing to find any vulnerabilities.
  8. Arrange cyber cover through your insurance broker
  9. Talk to your IT Provider


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