Ransomware Threats Persist: Recovery Strategies Emphasized

• •Ransomware attacks are increasingly sophisticated and prevalent across various sectors.
• •Immutable data protection and regular disaster recovery testing are crucial for recovery.
• •Iron Mountain's new CPR service offers isolated recovery environments to combat ransomware.

Ransomware attacks continue to escalate, affecting various sectors including education and healthcare. Recent incidents have highlighted the need for robust ransomware recovery plans, as organizations face increasing risks from sophisticated attackers. Bryan Rice, CTO of Net3 Technology, emphasized the importance of immutable data protection and regular disaster recovery testing during the Actifio Data Driven conference. The estimated global damage from ransomware reached $20 billion in 2020, with average downtime costs soaring significantly. Iron Mountain has introduced a new service, Iron Cloud Critical Protection and Recovery (CPR), designed to isolate data and ensure clean recovery from ransomware attacks. This service aims to provide organizations with a secure environment to recover data without reinfection. Experts agree that ransomware is a persistent threat, making proactive measures essential for all businesses.