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The State of Ransomware in the UK

Read about the findings on cyber security from an independent, vendor-agnostic, survey of 330 IT professionals in mid-sized organisations in the United Kingdom.

 



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This report serves as a critical resource for understanding the evolving ransomware landscape and preparing effective cybersecurity strategies.
It provides tailored data for various industries, allowing businesses to benchmark their experiences and preparedness against others in their sector.
The report is especially valuable for cybersecurity leaders, IT professionals, and organisational stakeholders looking to enhance their cyber resilience.

 
What You Will Learn?
  • Comprehensive Coverage of Ransomware Dynamics: The report offers a detailed examination of ransomware incidents, focusing on the methods attackers use, the frequency of attacks across different sectors, and the scale of financial losses. It highlights how ransomware has evolved over time and identifies emerging patterns that organisations need to be aware of.

  • Actionable Insights for Decision-Makers: Beyond statistics, the whitepaper provides guidance on reducing vulnerabilities and preparing recovery strategies. For example, it emphasises the importance of addressing exploited vulnerabilities (32% of attacks) and compromised credentials, showing the technical priorities for IT teams​.

  • Practical and Strategic Relevance: The report underscores practical lessons learned by organisations, such as the need for multiple recovery strategies and the rising cost of both ransom payments and broader recovery efforts.

  • Practical and Strategic Relevance: With findings like the increased ransom demand rates and reduced reliance on backups, it will help you to understand what to expect in the ransomware landscape for 2024 and beyond.