A ransomware attack shuts down your systems and denies access to data that is vital for your company. Getting back in business involves large payments and huge stress.
Counter-Ransomware enables you to become ransom-resistant through deeper cyber resilience, expert response services and remediation to build back stronger. Uniquely, C-RW is backed by a ransomware warranty: subject to having the right resilience measures in place, you would be eligible for up to $500,000 to help you deal with the consequences of an attack should one happen.
Ransomware is not just an IT issue or cyber problem - it is an attack on the integrity and wellbeing of your business. That attack will affect not only your data and IT systems but also your people’s morale and purpose and your company’s financial health and value.
Your board, shareholders, leadership and staff will all expect you to be prepared, but being hit with ransomware is complex to deal with, throws up unexpected challenges and feels intrusive. That psychological impact exacerbates the financial and technical damage that will undoubtedly occur.
*Forbes 2022
Should an attack happen, both management and staff will find the experience traumatic and unpredictable. In responding to a highly charged situation, they may make poor decisions and they could be affected badly in the longer term. Company records can be irretrievably lost or damaged, the attacker can create a persistent and hidden presence inside your IT system that can be revisited months or years after the initial attack and stolen company and personal data can be traded and re-traded on the dark web by organised criminals.
Ransomware attacks are increasingly common, a trend that will continue. A company that has prepared itself with careful planning and reliable, specialist support can take ransomware in its stride. It will avoid an attack – or, if one happens, manage it like any other business crisis. The challenges of managing that crisis will be significantly eased by the injection of up to $500,000 from the ransomware warranty.
We advise the boards of large corporates, place CISOs in high-profile positions and support small to medium sized companies managing large budgets or valuable portfolios, as well as the supply chains that service large commercial entities. Often our clients work in regulated industries, where the penalties for being ransomed are particularly severe.
935% increase in double-extortion ransomware attacks since 2020.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/report/weekly-threat-report-3rd-december-2021
Our clients need something that is designed for their needs, giving a service that offers more assurance than an off-the-shelf solution.
Common challenges include:
How to prepare for the uniquely complex nature of a ransomware attack
How to access ransomware expertise, without the budget to own it in house
How to secure a network that has evolved over time and caters to staff with varying levels of IT skill
How to manage the conflicting data requirements of security, privacy and compliance
How to respond effectively and rapidly to an attack, including negotiation, arranging payment and informing statutory bodies
Our clients can expect:
C-RW services are flexible to our clients’ needs. The three areas of service each stand independently, or can be combined for a comprehensive ransomware solution.
They can be retained for a monthly fee or taken as individual consulting interventions.
*Sophos, The State of Ransomware, April 2022
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