Protecting Your Business from Advanced Ransomware Attacks

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Cyber security has become a prominent issue in 2017. News stories of Russia’s influence over the last presidential election to the hackings of major corporations, like Yahoo and Twitter, have caused corporations to worry about security and privacy, especially with the growing dependency on technological devices. The question remains: how do I protect my company from ransomware attacks?

As a Barracuda Registered Partner, Oceanit offers customers access to Barracuda’s powerful and easy-to-use security and storage solutions designed to simplify some of the most IT challenges along with professional services surrounding these solutions to assist customers with planning and optimizing their product investments. These services include resources on preventative measures and call to actions to protect from ransomware through online webinars and meet up events.

The next webinar, Ransomware: Detect, Prevent and Recover, will be held on Thursday, July 11th, and will discuss best practices to defend an attack and mitigate your risks against today’s sophisticated threats. The interactive discussion will inform you about the different types of attacks and their anatomies, what happens when an attack is a combination of threats at once, why traditional tools and approaches are no longer effective, and layered approaches to defense. Additionally, the first 20 people to register will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

Oceanit’s next meet up will provide detailed insight into the anatomy of a ransomware attack, as well as the protocols for defense. This event is scheduled for August 3rd, perfect for pau hana, between 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at our downtown Honolulu office. Click here to register for this event.

Ransomware has become more threatening as we continue to secure information online and rely on technology. With an expected reach of $1 billion in profits this year alone, it is imperative for resource-limited small to mid-sized businesses to implement updated security strategies. Oceanit’s partnership with Barracuda Networks provides clients with industry-leading solutions designed to solve mainstream IT problems.