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Is Paying the Price Becoming a Cost of Doing Business?

Written by Tony Chiappetta | Mar 8, 2024 10:00:00 AM

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the importance of cyber resilience for organizations cannot be overstated. This concerning trend is a wake-up call for businesses to reevaluate their cybersecurity strategies and embrace proactive solutions like AppGuard to thwart ransomware threats. 

A recent article by Help Net Security, sheds light on the increasing priority organizations are placing on bolstering their cyber resilience efforts.

The Disturbing Trend

Paying ransoms to retrieve hijacked data has become an unfortunate norm for businesses facing the wrath of ransomware attacks. As cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, organizations find themselves in a dilemma – whether to pay the ransom or face potentially crippling consequences.

The Cost of Doing Business?

The acceptance of paying ransoms as a "cost of doing business" raises questions about the effectiveness of traditional cybersecurity measures. As ransomware attacks become more prevalent and targeted, it's crucial for businesses to reassess their defense mechanisms.

Breaking the Cycle with AppGuard

AppGuard emerges as a crucial player in disrupting this alarming trend. Instead of succumbing to the payment cycle, businesses can proactively defend against ransomware threats with AppGuard's unique prevention-focused approach.

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A Shift in Paradigm: Isolation and Containment

Enterprises are recognizing the necessity of a paradigm shift from relying solely on detection to implementing proactive measures such as isolation and containment. The "Detect and Respond" model, though effective in some scenarios, often falls short when dealing with rapidly evolving threats.

Isolation and containment strategies, on the other hand, prioritize preventing the lateral movement of threats within a network. By isolating potentially compromised endpoints and containing threats at their source, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of widespread damage.

AppGuard: A Proven Solution

In the quest for robust cyber resilience, businesses need more than just conventional antivirus solutions. AppGuard, with a remarkable 10-year track record of success, emerges as a beacon of reliability in the realm of endpoint protection.

AppGuard operates on the principle of prevention rather than remediation. Unlike traditional solutions that focus on detecting and responding to threats, AppGuard proactively isolates and contains potential threats, neutralizing them before they can wreak havoc.

Why AppGuard?

  1. Proactive Prevention: AppGuard's unique approach prevents threats at the onset, offering a significant advantage over reactive detection methods.

  2. 10-Year Track Record: With a decade of success, AppGuard has proven its efficacy in diverse and challenging cybersecurity landscapes.

  3. Commercial Availability: AppGuard, once limited to specific sectors, is now commercially available, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can benefit from its advanced protection.

Time to Act: A Call to Business Owners

As cyber threats continue to evolve, the need for a resilient and proactive cybersecurity strategy becomes imperative. We, at CHIPS, urge business owners to take a proactive step towards securing their digital assets by adopting AppGuard.

Call to Action: Contact CHIPS Today!

Make the move from the traditional "Detect and Respond" model to the proactive "Isolation and Containment" strategy with AppGuard. Contact us at CHIPS today to learn more about how AppGuard can fortify your business against the ever-growing cyber threats.

In the fast-paced digital landscape of 2024, cyber resilience is not just an option; it's a necessity. Don't wait for the next cyber incident – fortify your defenses with AppGuard and stay ahead in the game.

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