Ransomware Risk Self Assessment

How much would you pay?

Let’s say your business is blocked from its cell phones, email, computers, and network. How big a ransom would you pay to restore access?

Many businesses think they won’t be a target because they have nothing that anyone would want. That thinking is fundamentally flawed, for every ransomware victim there is always at least 1 highly motivated buyer…YOU!

Our Ransomware Risk Assessment will tell you:

  • How exposed your business is to a ransomware attack
  • Which areas of cybersecurity you need to strengthen
  • What questions you need to start asking about your business risks and mitigation strategies

Don’t wait until you’re locked out of your owns systems to find out your business isn’t prepared. We can help you fight back with proactive cybersecurity that protects you from ransomware before it happens.

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

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IDENTIFY

1.1 Do you know what sensitive data your business holds?
1.2 How often do you review the technology and digital tools used in your business?
1.3 Are you aware of the legal requirements for data protection in your industry?
1.4 Have you identified which external parties have access to your sensitive data (like vendors or partners?
1.5 Do you understand the potential cybersecurity risks related to your industry?
1.6 Does your business have a cybersecurity insurance policy?
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PROTECT

2.1 Do you use antivirus or anti-malware software?
2.2 How do you manage access to your systems and data?
2.3 Do you have a firewall or network security tools in place?
2.4 Are your employees required to use strong, unique passwords for all business accounts?
2.5 Do you regularly audit your IT security measures?
2.6 Is your Wi-Fi network secure and encrypted?
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DETECT

3.1 How do you detect unauthorized access or anomalies in your systems?
3.2 Are your employees trained to identify common cyber threats (like phishing emails)?
3.3 Do you have a process for regularly updating software and systems?
3.4 Are there procedures to ensure mobile devices (phones, tablets) used for business are secure?
3.5 Do you keep logs of systems and network activity?
3.6 How often do you conduct vulnerability assessments of your IT systems?
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RESPOND

4.1 Do you have a plan for what to do in case of a data breach?
4.2 In case of a breach, who would be responsible for managing the response?
4.3 How quickly can you identify and contain a breach?
4.4 Are your employeess trained on how to respond to cybersecurity incidents?
4.5 Do you have external support (e.g., cybersecurity firm) for incident response?
4.6 Is there a protocol for preserving evidence after a cyber incident?
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RECOVER

5.1 Do you have backups of critical data?
5.2 In the event of data loss, how quickly can you restore your systems?
5.3 Do you have a plan to communicate with stakeholders (customers, employees) after a security incident?
5.4 Do you conduct regular drills or simulations for recovery procedures?
5.5 Is there a plan for maintaining business operations during a cyber incident?
5.6 How do you ensure that recovered data after an incident is safe and uncorrupted?
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The purpose of this form is to give you a general idea of how well protected you are against the common methods for a ransomware attack. It by no means guarantees that you are 100% protected nor does it replace the need for a proper assessment by a cyber security professional.