In this post we reveal which security best practices and technologies your organisation can adopt to help prevent and mitigate the rising wave of ransomware attacks. As organisations continue adopting new hybrid work strategies that push their networks beyond the traditional IT perimeter, the gaps left behind in their security systems as a result have created many new vulnerabilities for ransomware attackers to exploit. In a recent report, Jeremy Fleming, Director of GCHQ, revealed that ransomware attacks doubled in volume throughout 2021, and are expected to continue rising unless affirmative action is taken. As a result, sharpening ransomware defences is now a top priority for business leaders in the hybrid era. But how can organisations build an effective ransomware prevention plan that strengthens those vulnerabilities, and what role does Identity-first Zero Trust security play in keeping their sensitive data secure? To help answer these questions, here are some.