Avoid becoming the next ransomware victim by taking practical steps today

Colonial Pipeline. CWT Global. Brenntag. Travelex. The list of ransomware victims is long, distinguished, and sophisticated. And it's growing longer every day.

In Ransomware Protection Playbook, computer security veteran and expert penetration tester Roger A. Grimes delivers an actionable blueprint for organizations seeking a robust defense against one of the most insidious and destructive IT threats currently in the wild. You'll learn about concrete steps you can take now to protect yourself or your organization from ransomware attacks.

In addition to walking you through the necessary technical preventative measures, this critical book will show you how to:

• Quickly detect an attack, limit the damage, and decide whether to pay the ransom
• Implement a pre-set game plan in the event of a game-changing security breach to help limit the reputational and financial damage
• Lay down a secure foundation of cybersecurity insurance and legal protection to mitigate the disruption to your life and business

A must-read for cyber and information security professionals, privacy leaders, risk managers, and CTOs, Ransomware Protection Playbook is an irreplaceable and timely resource for anyone concerned about the security of their, or their organization's, data.

About the Author

ROGER A. GRIMES is a 34-year computer security expert and author on the subject of hacking, malware, and ransomware attacks. He was the weekly security columnist at InfoWorld and CSO Magazines between 2005 and 2019. He is frequently interviewed and quoted, including by Newsweek, CNN, NPR, and the WSJ.

Book Information
ISBN 9781119849124
Author Roger A. Grimes
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 408g
Dimensions(mm) 226mm * 155mm * 20mm