The best defence against ransomware
How ransomware is evolving and how to defend against it
Ransomware is a threat that has been with us for a long time, and thanks to some recent, high-profile cases – coupled with our increasingly dispersed, and therefore increasingly vulnerable, networks – the spotlight has swung back around to this key area in IT security.
In this report, brought to you in association with Wasabi, we will explore how these threats are evolving – and the new solutions that are emerging to keep our critical systems safe.
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