SANS has long been a leader in cyber and has recently published a research paper on Ransomware Prevention. 2020 saw ransomware attacks sky-rocket. Below is a brief introduction and link to the full report. "Ransomware is a fast-growing threat affecting organizations of all sizes and industries. Quick spreading and highly interruptive, ransomware damage ranges from profoundly impacting a business’s finances to threatening proper healthcare by disabling access to critical data needed for medical systems and interrupting operations. Organizations need to assess the potential impact and damage from ransomware and establish a balance between prevention, detection and response capabilities.'
"For this (SANS) report, we will focus on actions that organizations can take to protect themselves from ransomware and the far-reaching damage it causes. The critical challenge when facing ransomware is that there is no silver bullet. In fact, ransomware symbolizes the ongoing challenges organizations face in information security. A combination of proper security hygiene, detection, prevention techniques, and detection and response capabilities is required to combat ransomware successfully. This paper aims to help organizations identify what ransomware is, the threats it might pose and how to defend against it. This paper initially covers common infection vectors and how ransomware spreads. Both aspects provide an understanding that is helpful to know before covering prevention and detection techniques. As such, the recommendation is to read the paper from start to finish. However, if you already know the history of ransomware, feel free to move throughout the paper at your leisure—although one exception is the deep dive into RIPlace, which may clarify how ransomware changes over time."
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