A guide to the background and history of Ransomware and importantly a pragmatic guide on how to take steps to mitigate against an attack.

We continue to see real cyber threats to the UK on a daily basis. The rate and scale of these attacks show little sign of abatement. We have collated some of the  more pragmatic reference guides for assistance in effectively protecting your organisation from these attacks  – broadly a mix of policy, education and awareness, and investing in a modern set of up-to-date defences.

Please contact us for further information and see the resources on this page.

Pragmatic advice

• GOV.UK – 10 Steps: Cyber Security
• Protecting you organisation from ransomware
• Tech Republic – 10 tips to avoid ransomware attacks/
• Microsoft – Ransomware
• Europol – Public awareness and prevention guides

Cyber attack maps and news agencies

• Digital attack map
• A massive ransomware explosion is hitting targets all over the world
• BBC Article – Microsoft warns ransomware cyber-attack is a wake-up call

Further Information

• More about IT Security & Compliance
• IT for the Third Sector
• IT for Professional Services Firms
• IT for Recruitment Consultants
• More about Blue Saffron