Ransomware Response
A Step-by-Step Guide to Stop a Ransomware Attack.
Your first responder for a ransomware attack is Ashton Solutions, a Sophos Platinum Partner
A solution for the real threats that keep you up at night.
Imagine this scenario. You get a call on Sunday morning from your company’s security team. Your organization is experiencing a cyberattack. As a ransomware gang progresses through the cyber kill chain of your network, it’s a race against time. Their methods are both sophisticated and overwhelming—planting infections to breach your network, creating backdoor access vulnerabilities, weaving complex and evolving system compromises—ultimately stealing or encrypting your high-value data and your ability to access it. Their objective
is total control that will lock you out of your own business systems and critical information until a sizable ransom is paid.
Can you stop a ransomware attack? What will you do next?
Ransom threats are no longer limited to large organizations. Gangs have found that smaller companies and businesses often have less robust security practices and are easier targets. And while you may believe your stolen business data is not valuable to thieves, they know that by taking control over your systems or simply restricting your ability to access your data makes it very valuable indeed
– to you. Today, ransomware incidents have climbed to record levels with no sign of slowing, with payments exceeding $1.18 billion in 2023 according to security organizations that track those payments across blockchains. Will you be the next target?
If you’re facing an active ransomware threat, Rapid Response is what you need.
When Your Organization is Under Attack, Every Second Counts.
Cyberattacks move fast. Every moment between the first sign of compromise and full threat mitigation is critical. That’s why Ashton Solutions partners with the Sophos Rapid Response Service – operating around the clock with a dedicated team of incident responder specialists, threat analysts, and threat hunters. Their mission? To ensure adversaries are ejected from your systems before they can achieve their objectives.
After a briefing with your organization, Sophos responds, initiating triage and containment efforts immediately. Most organizations are fully triaged within
48 hours—a timeline that could be the difference between containment and catastrophic breach. An elite team of incident responders provide an immediate lifeline to your organization, neutralizing active cyber threats, working actively to restore normal operations quickly and efficiently, and delivering post-incident monitoring that ensures a secure solution.
Key Benefits of Ashton’s Sophos Rapid Response.
Sophos Rapid Response combines speed, expertise, and cutting-edge technology. Even if you’re not an Ashton client, we can deploy the Sophos Rapid Response Service on your behalf. Here’s what sets it apart:
24/7 Expert Response Team: Operated by specialists in incident response, Sophos handles every phase of the attack lifecycle.
24/7 Real-Time Threat Mitigation: Threats are identified, contained, and neutralized rapidly.
Adversary Ejection: Threat actors are completely removed from your systems, preventing further damage.
Ongoing Monitoring: Around-the-clock threat analysis and prevention to stop attacks before they recur.
Root Cause Prevention: Detailed recommendations to strengthen your defenses against future attacks.
Who Can Use the Rapid Response Service?
The Rapid Response Service is a universal solution for organizations in distress. Sophos will deploy its cloud-based technology stack across your environment, complementing existing security tools. The team even analyzes supplementary data from third-party solutions for a comprehensive defense.
Post-Incident Reporting.
The Rapid Response Service doesn’t just stop threats like ransomware—it ensures you’re prepared for the future. After the incident, you’ll receive a detailed report summarizing
the investigation, including attack details, steps taken, and recommendations to bolster your security posture.
A Race Against the Cyber Kill Chain.
Sophos Rapid Response operates with one goal: to cut adversaries off before they can escalate an attack. By intervening at critical points in the cyber kill chain, the service ensures your organization stays resilient in the face of evolving threats.
Why Choose the Rapid Response Service?
- Immediate onboarding and triage to mitigate cyberattacks.
- Backed by the industry-leading Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) platform.
- Expert responders with a proven track record of neutralizing threats.
- More organizations trust Sophos for cybersecurity as a service than any other vendor.
Sophos defends more than 600,000 organizations and more than 100 million users globally from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. When cybercriminals strike, you need trusted partners with the expertise and speed to protect what matters most. With Ashton Solutions and Sophos Rapid Response, your organization is in the safest hands—24/7, 365 days a year.
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