University Reduces Ransomware Risk with Backup Overhaul
Strategic assessment and targeted recommendations from At-Bay Cyber Advisors reduce attack vulnerability and ensure critical data protection
The Situation
A university was relying on a 6-year-old backup system, leaving critical data vulnerable to modern cyber threats. The in-house IT team lacked the specialized expertise to ensure the resilience of their backup solution, and there were no dedicated protections in place to defend against increasingly sophisticated ransomware attacks.
The Outcome
At-Bay’s Backup Assessment identified critical vulnerabilities and provided targeted recommendations to strengthen the university’s backup implementation. By deploying At-Bay’s guidance, the institution ensured proper protection of its critical data and significantly reduced the risk of a successful ransomware attack.
At-Bay’s Approach
- Conducted a comprehensive Backup Assessment to evaluate the current system
- Identified specific weaknesses in the backup infrastructure
- Developed tailored recommendations to enhance backup security and resilience
- Provided guidance on implementing dedicated ransomware protection measures
- Offered ongoing support to ensure successful implementation of improvements
Organizations With Effective Backup Strategies Are 3x Less Likely To Pay Ransom When Recovering From Attacks.
Source: At-Bay, Backup Breakdown: How Data Recovery Impacts the Outcome of Cyber Attacks
About At-Bay Stance Advisory Services
With At-Bay Stance Advisory Services*, customers get unlimited sessions with our in-house team of security experts who can help you prioritize risks, resolve issues, and design better security controls – all at no additional cost.
Services Provided
- Backup Assessment
- Cyber Maturity Assessment & Roadmap
- Cybersecurity Training Support
- Email Threat Assessment
- Financial Fraud Assessment
- Identity Monitoring Risk Assessment
- Security Coverage & Gap Assessment
- Security Education & Training Services
- Tabletop Incident Response Exercise
- Third-Party Risk Assessment
- Threat Hunt/Compromise Assessment
- Virtual CISO Consultation
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Vulnerability Mitigation Support
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