Ransomware in Oklahoma

Successfully avoiding ransomware requires a layered and professional approach to security…something which is rare in small and mid-sized businesses. The following aspects are key:

• Email - Statistics show that well over 50% of ransomware attacks are initiate via email - having tight anti-SPAM email security policies in accordance with best practices is key

• User training - no-one is born knowing how to recognize probable phishing (fake) emails - subscribe to security training for your users, and ensure that they complete it

• Antivirus - professionally configured and maintained antivirus and pre-execution software should be in play on all endpoints

• Remote access - remote access must be TIGHTLY controlled…if either RDP or VPN are used then you should control the security of the remote endpoints.

• Operating system and software updates - If your business still runs Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 (no longer supported by Microsoft) this is a serious potential risk.

• Credentials and mutlifactor authentication - strong, complex credentials which are periodically changed and which are not shared are key to security. And any important