{"id":63844,"date":"2024-01-15T10:30:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T10:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/?p=63844"},"modified":"2024-01-18T12:02:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T12:02:34","slug":"best-practice-for-ransomware-protection-check-point-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/2024\/01\/15\/best-practice-for-ransomware-protection-check-point-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Best practice for ransomware protection \u2013 Check Point Software"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recent attack on Kenya Airways is a fresh reminder of the need for vigilance and adequate preparation<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0ransomware attack on Kenya Airways\u00a0is a fresh reminder of how vulnerable organisations are to cyber criminals.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent research undertaken by cybersecurity experts Check Point Software indicates that 71% of organizations globally have found themselves victim to ransomware attacks with the\u00a0financial fallout averaging a hefty US$4.35 million per breach.\u00a0 In 2023 one\u00a0in every 11 organisations in South Africa alone suffered a ransomware attack attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRansomware isn’t just a low-risk intrusion into business systems; it’s a predator holding vital data hostage and demanding a ransom for its release.\u00a0\u00a0The repercussions extend far beyond mere inconvenience.\u00a0Financial hemorrhage is just the start\u2014operational paralysis, compromised customer trust, and long-term reputational damage are the real specters haunting businesses post-attack,\u201d said Check Point\u2019s Country Manager East Africa John Paul Onyango.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAddressing this challenge requires more than reactive measures; it necessitates a proactive, layered defense strategy. This includes deploying advanced technology and cultivating a cybersecurity-aware culture, aimed at thwarting and neutralizing ransomware tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The battle against ransomware isn’t just about deploying the right tools; it’s also about cultivating the right habits. Prevention, in the cyber world, is a mix of vigilance, education and strategic foresight,\u201d Onyango adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onyango outlines the following best practice for ransomware protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyber awareness training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Train your workforce in cyber security basics, including phishing recognition and password security. To ensure your team remains alert and prepared, it’s vital to keep them updated with the latest developments in cybersecurity threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular data backups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implement routine, encrypted backups of key data as a fail-safe. Ensure these backups are tested regularly for reliability and effective restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

System patching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintain a disciplined regimen of system updates, focusing on security patches to protect against vulnerabilities. Continually enhance your patch management process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robust endpoint protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employ sophisticated antivirus and antimalware programs like the Check Point suite to ensure ongoing, real-time surveillance and detection of potential threats. Keep these solutions updated to tackle new ransomware and cybersecurity threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parting thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As ransomware evolves into more sophisticated forms, protecting your organization is not just a necessity, it’s a responsibility. Check Point\u2019s whitepaper offers a deep dive into advanced strategies and solutions to shield your network, endpoints, mobile and web browsers, email and collaboration tools. It’s an invaluable resource for CISOs and security teams committed to staying ahead of cyberthreats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Recent attack on Kenya Airways is a fresh reminder of the need for vigilance and adequate preparation. The\u00a0ransomware attack on Kenya Airways\u00a0is a fresh reminder of how vulnerable organisations are to cyber criminals.\u00a0 Recent research undertaken by cybersecurity experts Check Point Software indicates that 71% of organizations globally have found themselves victim to ransomware attacks […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":63845,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15417,275,54,13,262],"tags":[331,95,388,2275,277,817],"class_list":["post-63844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cybersecurity","category-intelligent-technology-newsletter","category-research","category-top-stories","category-used","tag-check-point-software","tag-cyber-criminals","tag-cybersecurity","tag-kenya-airways","tag-ransomware","tag-research"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63844"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63844\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63886,"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63844\/revisions\/63886"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}