Trends Report

Ransomware Is A Business Continuity Issue

Firms Are Just Not Prepared To Handle Cybersecurity-Induced Disasters

May 22nd, 2018
Naveen Chhabra, Principal Analyst
Naveen Chhabra Principal Analyst
Josh Zelonis, null
Josh Zelonis
With contributors:
Glenn O'Donnell , Stephanie Balaouras , Bill Barringham , Peggy Dostie

Summary

Ransomware attacks hit firms hard on all fronts — the business, partners, clients, employees, and regulators. Successfully getting out of a ransomware situation requires infrastructure and operations (I&O) and security and risk (S&R) pros to work hand in hand. This report gives IT leaders a view of the state of readiness during ransomware attacks, exposes the illusion of preparedness, and offers insights into why they should bridge the gap between their S&R and I&O teams for a well-coordinated recovery.

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