Post-Ransomware Response: Victim Says Do the Right Thing
May 5, 2021
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SEPA launched a dedicated site to describe its response and the status of systems and processes being restored.
If your organization, despite its best cybersecurity efforts, suffered a ransomware outbreak today, would it be well prepared to do the right thing with its response?
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has provided a good example, issuing clear and regular communications as it rebuilds many systems from scratch after refusing to pay a ransom. We were clear that we would not use public finance to pay serious and organized criminals intent on disrupting public services and extorting public funds.