Case Study
Ransom Assessment
Ransomware Assessment A CASE STUDY BY ANTHONY CATALANO AND ERICA CUMMINGS © SECURESTATE Confidential Page 2 of 3 Client Challenge Ransomware, which is a type of malware that encrypts an organization’s data until a ransom is paid to attackers, is increasingly targeting healthcare organizations. Many hospitals do not prioritize cybersecurity, which creates weaknesses that attackers can exploit. Moreover, attackers know that healthca