Ransomware is the #1 cyber risk facing critical infrastructure operations such as oil and gas facilities, manufacturing plants, food and beverage producers, and transportation systems. No organization is immune to the threat—automated tools and ransomware-as-a-service schemes have opened up a world of new opportunities for cyber criminals, making it easy to launch crippling attacks with no need for technical skill. Ransom payments represent only a small fraction of the damage that a ransomware attack can cause. Losses from production shutdowns often run into the tens or hundreds of millions, far exceeding the cost of recovering locked systems or data (when recovery is even possible). Reputational damage, regulatory fines, and lost business opportunities extend the damage even futher.

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