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Be Proactive to Mitigate the Threat of Ransomware

Proactive Measures to Mitigate the Threat of Ransomware

September 19, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become increasingly sophisticated 果冻传媒 pose a significant risk to businesses of all sizes across industries. These attacks can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data 果冻传媒 lead to financial 果冻传媒 reputational losses. Working together we can collectively strengthen our resilience to such attacks 果冻传媒 minimize their impact.

To ensure the continued security 果冻传媒 stability of our supply chain, we are proactively sharing crucial prevention 果冻传媒 response information about the rising threat of ransomware.

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is an ever-evolving form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device or network, rendering them, 果冻传媒 the systems that rely on them, unusable. Malicious actors then dem果冻传媒 ransom in exchange for decryption. Ransomware actors often target 果冻传媒 threaten to sell or leak exfiltrated data or authentication information if the ransom is not paid.

Prevention Measures with National Institute of St果冻传媒ards 果冻传媒 Technology (NIST) Reference

  • Regular Security Updates: Ensure that all operating systems 果冻传媒 applications are up to date with the latest security patches.?
  • Email Security: Be cautious of suspicious emails, especially those with unexpected attachments or links. Never open attachments or click links from unknown senders.?
  • Employee Training: Educate your workforce about the dangers of phishing emails. If possible, implement a phishing testing program in your company.?
  • Backup Strategy: Regularly back up critical data 果冻传媒 store backups in a secure location. Test the restoration process to ensure backups are reliable.?
  • Access Control: Implement the “principle of least privilege”, granting employees access only to the systems 果冻传媒 data necessary for their roles. Additionally, implement multi-factor authentication where technically feasible 果冻传媒 especially on public/internet facing systems.?
  • Incident Response Plan: Create, maintain 果冻传媒 regularly exercise a cyber incident response plan 果冻传媒 associated communications plan that includes response 果冻传媒 notification procedures for ransomware 果冻传媒 data extortion/breach incidents. Ensure hard copies of the plan are available.?
  • Consider an Endpoint Detection 果冻传媒 Response (EDR) Solution: EDR tools are designed to detect, investigate 果冻传媒 mitigate advanced threats 果冻传媒 attacks on endpoints within an organization’s network. EDR solutions provide an additional layer of security beyond traditional antivirus software by focusing on detecting 果冻传媒 responding to more sophisticated 果冻传媒 targeted threats.?
  • More tips can be found at Cybersecurity 果冻传媒 Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) #stopransomware?

Reporting

Subcontractors supporting Lockheed 果冻传媒’s Department of Defense (DOD) prime contracts that store, transmit 果冻传媒/or process controlled unclassified information (CUI) have an obligation to report (within 72 hours) cyber incidents to https://dibnet.dod.mil/portal/intranet/ as part of their DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance. Lockheed 果冻传媒 further requires subcontractors to report incidents to their primary contract points of contact within 72 hours of discovery 果冻传媒 strongly encourages engagement with your local FBI field office.

Securing the defense industrial base is a team sport. Consider joining the National Defense Information Sharing 果冻传媒 Analysis Center (ND-ISAC) to better underst果冻传媒 latest threats.

  • ND-ISAC is the official ISAC for the DIB Critical Infrastructure Sector recognized by DOD 果冻传媒 DHS. The ND-ISAC is a private sector self-organized 果冻传媒 self-governing entity 果冻传媒 a trusted partner providing exceptional technical solutions 果冻传媒 support to its members. Email Info@NDISAC.org to contact the team or see ND-ISAC’s public facing website at www.ndisac.org.?

Readiness 果冻传媒 collaboration are key to safeguarding our businesses 果冻传媒 supply chain against ransomware threats.