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Ransomware is known as a form of malicious software that encrypts files on a device or network and makes them inaccessible unless the victim pays the attacker a ransom. What began as a straightforward virus that spread via floppy discs in the late 1980s has since developed into a billion-dollar industry of cybercrime.

Ransomware organisations continue to develop in order to adapt to new security measures and provide new techniques for extorting victims. Attacks will rise and spread as long as these gangs are successful in getting businesses to pay up.

There is, fortunately, good news. You may lessen the likelihood of a ransomware attack and lessen its effects if it does happen by making the necessary precautions. This blog will discuss the top ransomware defences and give you realistic measures you can do to start safeguarding your company right away. 

Email is used by businesses all around the world to communicate with suppliers, invoice clients, and collaborate internally, so it serves as one of the primary forms of communication.

Email, however, is not always secure. Emails are sent in plain text and are saved on the computers of the recipients. There is no assurance that your message will be secure while it is in progress or while it is at rest. Thus, you are putting your trust in the computer's administrator to keep your email private.

Ransomware, malware, and viruses are all on the rise, and they impact thousands of organisations every day.  Businesses are finding it more and more difficult to stay ahead of malware as attackers spend more time and money creating sophisticated software that can get beyond security measures. 

Businesses can safeguard themselves from malware, including ransomware and crypto virus, by implementing complete email security. Email is the starting point for more than 90% of malware threats. By thwarting incoming email threats, good email security allows you to keep your company's data safe from attackers.

According to a global analysis, there would be a talent gap of around 85 million people by 2030, which could lead to unrealised yearly income of nearly $8.5 trillion. Locally, the IT Council of Australia has estimated that by 2025, Australia will require 1 million workers to fill tech jobs. This indicates that in that period 260,000 additional workers will need to join the Australian tech workforce.  A shortage of workers with IT skills is one of the biggest risks to businesses, according to 65% of Australian IT decision-makers polled as part of the Equinix 2022 Global Tech Trends Survey.

The rapid advancement of technology also makes it challenging for in-house IT teams to keep their knowledge up-to-date with latest innovations and changing technologies, hence continuous upskilling emerging as a crucial component of enterprise IT initiatives. While building internal resources will surely be crucial in the future, organisations must also consider outsourcing to increase the availability of skilled workers.

As a result, Managed IT Service providers need to offer crucial knowledge to assist strategic digital transformation projects as the market becomes more competitive, ensuring that their customers' IT strategies are cutting-edge and highly scalable.

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