Prev
Next

ShieldX’s CISO Guide to Ransomware Prevention in the Data Center

  • By milladmin
  • in CISO
  • on April 02, 2020

Among the most dire consequences of a successful cyber exploit are ransomware attacks. Costs for dealing with ransomware average out to tens of thousands of dollars, with the price tag presently doubling every quarter. State and local governments—often with underfunded network infrastructures—find themselves less prepared to resist ransom demands and are paying an average of $338,700, according to ransomware consultancy Coveware.

These public sector attacks offer a window into the methods and risks of ransomware attacks, as these are often more openly covered in the media. There are, unfortunately, plenty of them to look at, with 53 attacks targeting state and local governments in 2018, according to a report from threat-intelligence firm Recorded Future. 2019 is tracking to be well above that figure.

Click here for the full guide

PUBLISHED BY milladmin

View all posts by milladmin

Related Posts
team

About Digital Diary

The go-to source for all things digital transformation.

Launched in 2017, Digital Diary was created to provide premium content to our members interested in executive education and business transformation. With C-Suite executive and top academic contributors, interviews with industry leaders, and digital transformation insights from technology experts, Digital Diary has all of the professional development tools you need to stay ahead of the curve.

Meaningful Opportunities

Leadership skills at every level

We are dedicated to distributing meaningful opportunities for our reader to increase their personal knowledge, simplify business initiatives, and to have the right information to build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level.

team

Interested in Learning More?

Reach out to us or
keep learning

Next
Check Out Our Events
Next
Check Out Our Community Dinners
Next
Check Out Digital Diary
Logo