Mitigating Ransomware

What steps should you take to protect against ransomware and other cyberthreats?

Ransomware is the world's most prominent security threat

ENISA Threat Landscape 2021 Report


$1.85m

overall cost of remediating a ransomware attack

A growing threat

As the volume of attacks continues to surge, the threat that ransomware poses to businesses has never been greater. 

But how has the pandemic accelerated this threat, and what can business and IT leaders do to mitigate it?

From understanding the new digital landscape to putting the vital pieces of your security strategy in place, we have created a short guide explaining the five things you need to know about ransomware.

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Zero Trust. Zero malware attacks.

Maintaining good security hygiene is essential for preventing ransomware attacks, but it's no longer enough. Many IT leaders are turning to a zero-trust security strategy powered by strong, multi-layered authentication.

Download this whitepaper to find out how identity-first authentication can bolster your ransomware defences.

Start your Zero Trust journey

By implementing an Identity-first security strategy, you can strike a balance between workforce freedom and security against ransomware and other cybersecurity threats.

Find out how to get started with our simple guide.

Watch the demo: How to Start Your Zero Trust Security Journey with Okta

Products

Learn more about the Okta products that allow you to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time.

Single Sign-On

Okta's SSO portal offers your users a unified and highly practical way to access all their applications, regardless of their device.

Access Gateway

Protect your hybrid cloud with secure access to on-premises apps - without changing how those apps work today.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Secure your apps and VPN with a robust policy framework, offering a set of modern second-verification factors.

Lifecycle Management

Automate user onboarding with seamless communication between directories and cloud applications.

Organisations large and small trust Okta to securely enable their remote workforce

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Quickly setting up new employees for success with an Okta-powered infrastructure

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Keeping employees and customers safe, and essential services running, with Okta

Learn more

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Whitepaper

Ransomware Prevention Advice: 5 things your board needs to know