How Do I Recover From Ransomware?

Why Modern Backup Strategy Matters (3-2-1-1) A friend of mine works in IT consulting, mostly on the operational side of things. He was recently called in by a potential client who had started seeing some concerning messages on their computer—clear warning signs that something wasn’t right. He advised the client to slow down, investigate, and address the issue properly. The client chose a different path. They prioritized getting the business back up and running as quickly as possible. A week later, they were hit with ransomware. The First Recovery… and the Missed Gap To his credit, my friend...

What Does Cyber Insurance Actually Cover?

Cyber insurance is becoming more common for small and mid-sized businesses. But most business owners don’t really understand: what it covers what it doesn’t and what it requires from them That can become a problem when you actually need to use it. What Cyber Insurance Typically Covers Most cyber insurance policies are designed to help after a security incident. That can include: Incident response (forensics, investigation) Legal costs Notification requirements (if customer data is involved) Business interruption (lost revenue during downtime) Ransomware payments (in some cases) In short: Cyber...