In light of the recent and escalating spate of ransomware attacks in the United States and internationally, the Biden administration has made it a top priority to strengthen the nation’s resilience against cyberattacks. Although the Federal Government is taking action by working with international partners and developing policies to disrupt and deter ransomware actors, it is also incumbent upon the private sector to recognize that any company could be a target for ransomware attacks, regardless of size or location. The Federal Government urges the following steps to protect yourself, your business and your customers:
1. Implement the following best practices from President Biden’s “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity” Executive Order: (1) multifactor authentication, (2) endpoint detection and response, (3) encryption, and (4) engage a skilled, empowered security team.
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