So, what is ransomware?
To put it simply, ransomware is like a ransom note…but in software. Hackers block access to your computer system until a sum of money is paid. Malware (the name for malicious software) finds and encrypts your files and storage so that everything’s frozen. It can shut down your business, leaving you feeling like you have no choice but to meet the cybercriminals’ pricey demands. You might be wondering, how can this happen? There are several ways but a common entry point is through spam emails (phishing emails) with attachments that people unintentionally open.
The cost of ransomware
It’s hefty! Research shows the average ransom that’s been paid to criminals has been $170,000. But the average total cost of the attack is more like $1.8 million. The worst bit? On average businesses end up losing around 35% of their precious data. That’s what can be really damaging to businesses.
OK, so how can you protect your business?
There’s a lot of jargon to do with cyber security…we understand it can be really confusing. Our security experts are here to help you understand your options and find the right solution to protect your organisation. There are a variety of different approaches and we have all the world’s leading networking and security solutions under one roof. We’ll help you figure out what’s the best solution for your needs and your budget, so you can protect your assets in the short-term or long-term.
Truis and Veeam partnership
Veeam ransomware protection
One safeguarding option is through secure backups with Veeam ransomware protection as your last line of defense. Veeam will help you restore your backups and recover from any cyber attack scenario in minutes. It gives you really robust immutable data protection and also gives you the flexibility to maintain your storage infrastructure, whether it’s on-premise or in the cloud. We like it because it’s really simple and reliable, and ensures you will never have to pay the ransom. Restoring the data, with fast reliable recovery is the way forward
No one can prevent a cyberattack, but with Veeam, you can be prepared for a rapid and reliable recovery!
Can you crack the hack?
Join our virtual escape room event
We are hosting a special, small scale virtual event on October 7th 2021. In a virtual escape room we will solve our way to the hackers lair. It’s going to be heaps of fun but of course cyber security is a very serious matter. Want to join us to crack the hack? Contact your Truis Account Manager to reserve your space.
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