Readiness. Response. Recovery: Readiness.

Ransomware attacks are rising, fast. Traditional usernames and passwords are no longer enough to stop bad actors from getting through, and IT and security leaders face immense pressure to protect their workforce, partners, customers, and reputations from harm. But how should organisations respond to this growing threat? And what role does Identity play in creating the proactive ransomware prevention plans that keep bad actors at bay?

IT challenges

• Poor, reused passwords account for 80% of data breaches - Verizon
• Remote working and device proliferation weakens visibility and access control
• Legacy systems that are difficult to manage are a top target for ransomware attacks

Okta spokesperson: Ian Lowe