Tech Tip of the Week, sponsored by CMA Technology Solutions: Ransomware checklist

Ransomware, a type of malware, happens when a malicious actor encrypts a victim’s files and demands a ransom be paid in order to access their data again. Completing the checklist below can help you prevent a ransomware attack from occurring.

  • Have an incident response plan.
  • Have a central log management system.
  • Implement an email filtering solution.
  • Be sure that you have anti-virus running on all systems.
  • Keep isolated backups that are protected from network attacks.
  • Have a documented disaster recovery plan.

For more information on how to protect your organization from ransomware, contact CMA Technology Solutions today.