On November 19th, ArmorxAI hosted a webinar where participants learned about the evolving landscape of cyber threats, with a focus on ransomware—one of the most devastating attacks targeting government agencies and educational institutions. These sectors, often dealing with sensitive data, are prime targets for malicious actors aiming to disrupt operations and demand hefty ransoms. Understanding the full lifecycle of ransomware defense is critical to safeguarding any organization.

The webinar covered proactive measures to fortify systems before an attack, real-time strategies to minimize damage during an attack, and crucial steps for recovery and resiliency afterward.

Key topics included:

• Before the Attack: Implementing robust endpoint defenses, deploying layered security, and leveraging threat intelligence to prevent ransomware from gaining a foothold.
• During the Attack: Identifying the signs of an active ransomware threat, best practices for incident response, and minimizing data loss and operational impact.
• After the Attack: Post-incident remediation, restoring systems, and strategies for ensuring future resilience through backups, recovery plans, and lessons learned.