When it comes to ransomware, it’s much more cost-efficient to invest in prevention than remediation. Adopt server security best practices to prevent ransomware attacks and financial losses from happening. Take a look at them:
- Update software regularly.
- Remove single points of failure by backing up critical data and diversifying the storage media.
- Control user access and implement a Zero Trust security strategy.
- Set up Linux security extensions for controlling and restricting access to data and resources.
- Use network segmentation to minimize the reach of a potential ransomware attack.
- Use a Secure Email Gateway (SEG) solution.
- Set up an anti-malware program.
- Adopt a strong password policy.
- Create a secure email policy.
- Educate your team about the risks and threats of ransomware.
- Set up a network monitoring strategy.
- Conduct vulnerability assessment and penetration tests.
- Regularly inspect event logs to identify anomalous behavior.
- Create system backups and include immutable backups.
- Set up IP filtering, an intrusion detection system (IDS), and an intrusion prevention system (IPS).
- Deploy Disaster-Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) to ensure quick recovery in case of an attack.
- Ensure servers and endpoints are up to date with the latest security patches.
- Have a robust incident response plan.