Ransomware attacks and cyber incidents are part of modern IT. Having a well-thought-out communication strategy from the IT department to the board is essential for maintaining the trust of customers and the general public. It is also critical, given the latest SEC proposals.
In 2022, several large organizations—including the San Francisco 49ers, Cisco, Macmillan Publishers, Rackspace Technology, and the Los Angeles Unified School District—were targets of successful ransomware attacks. In such attacks, hackers take advantage of weak security or user error to introduce malicious software that encrypts victims’ files and data, hoping their targets will pay to regain access.
Even though the high-profile attacks hit the headlines, no one should think they’re immune—if an organization has digital data, that organization is a potential target. Join 19 experts and me at the Forbes Tech Council on essential considerations when preparing and responding to ransomware attacks.