Tips to make it security robust against ransomware or malware

Tips to Make IT Security Robust against Ransomware/Malware

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Ransomware or malware are locking down millions to trillions of computers or mobile phones under malicious intentions.

Extortion and monitory gains in the form of bitcoins as ransom are the main causes that point to boost up IT security.

Taking back up, installing up version of anti-malware and education can help to get rid of it.

IT Security at a Glance • • • • • • •

Keep backup in store Allow the authorized ones Anti-malware to shell the gateway Anti-malware for end-point protection Separate the emailing Education for awareness Suspend the infectious network

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1. Keep Backup in Store Back up is the copy of the file stored for future use.

• Store the backup online & offline • Don’t keep it on the server only • Keep the data in shared folders

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2. Allow the Authorized Ones Authorized access is the special right to log in. • Separate the authority to access • Restrict sensitive data to admin

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3. Anti-Malware to Shell the Gateway

Gateway can be any entry from where spammer can enter through zero day vulnerability. • Install the firewall to filter the spammy links • Check if the firewall is capable to fight all major malwares

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4. Anti-malware for end-point protection

End-point protection refers to the protection of USB, hard disk and other devices that end user uses. • Install sophisticated anti-malware • Check if it covers the network, USB, hard disk, & router

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5. Separate the emailing

Most of the phishing & ransomware attacks occur via email. • Avoid phishing through separating the emailing • Run sandbox to add an additional security layer to emails

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6. Education for Awareness

Make the technical as well as non-technical staff aware of phishing & deem its symptoms. • Educate employees not to click on un-solicited links • Let them learn the awkward symbols to smell the phishing

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7. Suspend the Infectious Network

Infectious network is the mechanism that is paralyzed by the virus or malware.

Find the root cause of digital infection Lock that system and distort its networking with all

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