Key Takeaways

• Ransomware disrupts business on multiple fronts, causing operational shutdowns, financial strain, and lasting reputational harm.


• Modern attacks rely on multi-stage intrusion tactics, from credential theft to data extortion, that exploit gaps across people, processes, and technology.


• Recovery is complex and prolonged, often requiring sustained operational, legal, and communications efforts.


• Intelligence-led visibility is the most effective defense, enabling teams to anticipate ransomware activity and respond with speed and precision.