State, Local and Tribal governments experienced a 153% increase in ransomware attacks in 2019.
While 2020 results are still inconclusive, early research suggests this statistic has continued to rise dramatically since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk in not preparing your organization for these attacks can be costly in many ways, including
- Significant network downtime
- Delayed services to constituents
- Costly recovery efforts
Along with this warning, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) published a comprehensive guide to help your organization navigate and defend against these growing threats. Read more on everything you need to know about ransomware below.