Start with Privileged Accounts

Channel Futures: Recent headlines have to have other businesses thinking this could happen to them at any time. What’s the first thing they should do to prevent them from becoming the next victim?

Axio’s Dave White: One of the most important things that companies should do is to make sure they have secured the privileged accounts in their environment. These accounts have enhanced permissions and are the most prevalent way ransomware attackers spread within their victim’s networks.

CF: What can be done to stop hijackers from gaining access to systems?

DW: Companies should secure all internet-facing devices, reduce network and supply-chain vulnerabilities, monitor suspicious connections to [the] network, and implement email and web protections.