Ransomware protection solutions
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A ransomware infection can be costly and disruptive, especially if the only way to return to normal business operations is to pay the cybercriminals’ ransom. How can you stop ransomware from interrupting business continuity and recover quickly when attacks occur?

With a zero trust approach, you can detect and respond to ransomware by proactively managing your cybersecurity risks, identifying vulnerabilities and minimizing the impact of attacks.

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Why use IBM to protect your data from dangerous types of ransomware?  To prevent and combat modern ransomware threats, IBM uses insight from 800 TB of threat activity data, information on more than 17 million spam and phishing attacks, and reputation data on nearly 1 million malicious IP addresses from a network of 270 million endpoints. AI for proactive ransomware detection 

Embed AI, analytics and deep learning for proactive protection, machine learning for more accurate detection, and automation and analysis for faster response.

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Quicker recovery

Automatically create immutable backups and isolated copies of critical data to help your company minimize downtime and speed recovery after an attack.

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Open security ecosystem

Access the X-Force® Exchange, a cloud-based threat intelligence platform where 750,000 active users collaborate with peers to develop response plans and enhance data protection solutions. 

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Protect your data from dangerous ransomware threats For ransomware prevention, follow these three vital steps: detect, respond and recover. IBM Security® products and experts can help you examine deep data security analytics, integrate security tools to gain insights into threats and prepare your teams with a response playbook. Threat detection and response 

Speed incident analysis, mitigation and remediation with intelligent security analytics that deliver real-time actionable insight into the most critical threats. 

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Backup and recovery

Avoid data corruption due to malware or ransomware attacks with flash storage solutions that help prevent data loss, promote operational continuity and lower infrastructure costs.

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Incident response

Our defensive security services, which include subscription-based incident preparation, detection and emergency response programs, can help you detect, respond and contain an incident before significant damage occurs.

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Endpoint security

Most ransomware infections begin with a phishing email that tricks a user into launching ransomware on a connected endpoint. The rise in remote work and interconnectivity of endpoints only compounds this endpoint security challenge. Security teams need a modern, AI-driven endpoint detection and response (EDR) tool that can proactively block and isolate malware and ransomware threats across all endpoints, remote and on-premises.

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Ransomware protection services Transform your business and manage risk with a global industry leader in cybersecurity consulting, cloud and managed security services.  X-Force security services

Our threat-centric team of hackers, responders, researchers and intelligence analysts provide offensive and defensive products and services to help you prepare for, respond to and recover from incidents, to build true cyber resiliency into your security strategy.

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Risk management services

By integrating security risk management within your overall business strategy, executives can make better decisions by quantifying security risk in financial terms. 

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Zero trust adoption services

A zero trust approach aims to wrap security around every user, every device, every connection—every time. Accelerate your organization’s zero trust journey by defining an integrated, multidisciplinary zero trust strategy. 

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Case study
Preventing malware and ransomware attacks Learn how an international shipping company used IBM Security® QRadar® EDR, formerly ReaQta, to deploy automated endpoint protection on ships with limited network connectivity. Read the case study
Ransomware protection resources What is ransomware?

Gain a deeper understanding of ransomware attacks and explore how they work to take your data hostage.

Learn how to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks

Explore powerful strategies for preventing and responding to cyberattacks and learn to reduce the impact of a security crisis.

Read the Cost of a Data Breach Report

Understand how to mitigate risk and get cost benchmarks for various countries and industries.

Definitive Guide to Ransomware 2023

Ransomware has crippled organizations across the globe carrying with it a price tag well into the billions of dollars every year. Learn the different types and critical steps for protecting your business.

IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index

Ransomware—a type of extortion where hackers use malware to hold sensitive data hostage—is a top threat, comprising 21% of cyberattacks according to the X-Force Threat Intelligence report.

The path to improved security 

Today’s complex organizations have many potential access points for cyberthreats. See how you can prepare for, detect and respond to whatever cyber incidents come your way.

Find the right solution for your business

Whether with a security expert to guide you or through exploring for yourself, you can find the right security solution for your ransomware protection needs here. 

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