71% of Organizations Have Fallen Victim to Ransomware, Should Your Organization Be Concerned?

In an era where digital threats loom large, a startling 71% of organizations have found themselves besieged by ransomware, with the financial fallout averaging a hefty $4.35 million per breach.
Ransomware isn't just a low-risk intrusion into your systems; it's a predator holding vital data hostage and demanding a ransom for its release.
The dreaded ripple effect of a ransomware incursion can echo through every corridor of an organization, leaving a trail of operational and strategic chaos in its wake.
This includes deploying advanced technology and cultivating a cyber security-aware culture, aimed at thwarting and neutralizing ransomware tactics.
In the digital battleground against ransomware, Check Point emerges as a vanguard, offering a range of solutions designed to shield every corner of your organization.
Picture a security system engineered to anticipate, adapt, and annihilate ransomware threats.
Check Point's Harmony Endpoint deploys runtime protection, standing guard against ransomware attacks even in offline mode.
Its Behavioral Guard is designed to effectively detect, block, and remediate any ransomware activity.
In the event of an anomaly, Harmony Endpoint quickly identifies and neutralizes the threat, ensuring system integrity and preventing potential damage.
Harmony Mobile steps in as a shield, blocking malicious downloads and scanning for lurking threats in mobile apps.
This barrier extends across productivity apps like Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, ensuring that ransomware can't leapfrog across your organization.
Quantum Security Gateways act as a comprehensive defense against external cyber threats.
These gateways are not limited to reactive measures; they proactively use advanced AI to identify and halt zero-day threats and phishing attempts.
The battle against ransomware isn't just about deploying the right tools; it's also about cultivating the right habits.
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 cyber security threats.
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 cyber security threats.
As ransomware evolves into more sophisticated forms, protecting your organization is not just a necessity, it's a responsibility.
It's an invaluable resource for CISOs and security teams committed to staying ahead of cyber threats.


This Cyber News was published on blog.checkpoint.com. Publication date: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:28:05 +0000


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