Small Business Remote device management, anti-malware
protection, and two-factor authentication are critical elements of a secure first line. However, from
and in the cloud, preventing it from moving deeper into your network.
phishing emails to unsecured Wi-Fi, there are myriad
When ransomware detects an attack, an
ransomware. This should be addressed with regular
can be triggered to shut down the
ways employees can unwittingly open the gates to cybersecurity awareness training and established security best practices.
alert is raised instantly and a response
endpoint under attack (Windows, Mac, and Linux), halting the spread instantly.
Managing the first line of defense for a hybrid
workforce is complex, putting great demand on the IT team which can lead to small cracks in the
defense. We recommend running an IT Health Check to ensure this doesn’t happen.
Ransomware is often highly sophisticated and very
sneaky – according to IBM, in 2020 it took companies an average of 228 days to detect a breach. Some strains of ransomware can even disable your
antivirus, compromising your first line of defence
Breathe Easy with Complete Ransomware Protection Your business’s defense strategy needs to include business continuity and disaster recovery with a “Last Line of Defence”
solution that enables automatic alerting, shutdown response, and quick recovery.
The Last Line of Defence – Stopping It in Its Tracks So, what happens if ransomware bypasses the
endpoint protections in your first line of defence? Ransomware is designed to rapidly spread from
device to device, seeking out pathways to penetrate further into your central systems and take control of business-critical assets. Secure firewalls, data
encryption, and VPN authentication protocols should be put in place to deter further penetration. In the event a breach does happen, your business is
counting on immediate detection and response to mitigate further damage.
Ricoh’s Cyber Security Practice provides a
revolutionary “Last Line of Defence” to ransomware and our RansomCare, an automated solution that stops a ransomware outbreak in its tracks.
From a central server installation, RansomCare
detects ransomware attacks by looking into the
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Ricoh Canada’s IT Security Solutions keep your teams secure, connected, and productive so you’re ready to thrive – not just survive – in today’s marketplace. Learn more about how we’re helping organizations protect their IT today, while planning for tomorrow.
