THE EXPLAINER: FIVE WAYS TO STOP RANSOMWARE

Summary

Preventing data breaches may seem like a pipe dream, but having strategic ransomware policies in place can leave cybercriminals in the dust.

In the Explainer: Five Ways to Stop Ransomware, we discuss effective ways to secure data so it’s usable for business purposes and meaningless in the hands of bad actors.

In this guide, you’ll learn how:

• Properly categorized data (sensitive vs. non-sensitive) helps you to choose the best ​​data-protection method
• Tokenization makes data usable for analytics while turning it into gibberish for cybercriminals
• Data-protection methods work in tandem with security policies so data can easily be shared throughout your organization, empowering both your workers and business efforts
• You’ll no longer need a dedicated ransomware fund for expensive payouts

Resources

• THE BUSINESS EXPLAINER: ENCRYPTED HEALTHCARE DATA DIMINISHES RANSOMWARE RISK
• WHAT YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN DO TO STOP RANSOMWARE