Ransomware Toolkit

Ransomware Toolkit: Expert-Created Resources for Ransomware Prevention & Response

Ransomware attacks are among the most devastating cyber threats today. They can disrupt operations, compromise your sensitive data, and cause significant financial losses overnight.

While complete Ransomware Prevention is an unattainable goal, it is indeed possible to strengthen your cybersecurity posture so much that early detection and mitigation becomes a reality. We’ve developed the most comprehensive Ransomware Toolkit that provides expert-created, actionable resources for prevention, detection, and response.

This free toolkit is designed for businesses of all sizes, IT teams, security professionals, and incident responders who want to proactively defend against ransomware threats and effectively mitigate attacks when they occur.

Our Ransomware Toolkit includes three essential, expert-crafted resources that can help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from ransomware incidents:

1. Ransomware Prevention Checklist
2. Ransomware Response Workflow
3. Ransomware Response Checklist

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What’s Inside the Ransomware Toolkit?

1. Ransomware Prevention Checklist

Preventing a ransomware attack starts with having a solid cybersecurity foundation. This simple 9-step checklist includes:

- Essential security controls to reduce the risk of ransomware infections.

- Best practices for employee awareness and training.

- Steps to strengthen network security and endpoint protection.

- Guidelines for implementing data backup and recovery plans.

2. Ransomware Response Workflow

If your organisation is under a ransomware attack, a structured response workflow is critical to minimise damage and restore operations swiftly. This resource provides:

- A visual guide for handling attacks in time.

- Guidelines for assessing the impact and isolating infected systems.

- Communication protocols for internal teams, external partners, and law enforcement.

- Key actions to take when responding to critical questions like - Should we pay the Ransom? Who will negotiate with the attackers?

3. Ransomware Response Checklist

A rapid and well-coordinated response can significantly reduce the fallout of a ransomware attack. This checklist helps organisations:

- Identify the signs of a ransomware infection.

- Take immediate containment and mitigation steps.

- Follow a forensic investigation process to understand how the attack occurred.

- Restore data from backups and ensure systems are secure before resuming operations.

- Implement post-incident security enhancements to prevent future attacks.

Why Download the Ransomware Toolkit?

Expert Guidance

Developed by cybersecurity professionals, this toolkit offers industry best practices to fortify your defences against ransomware—at no cost.

Easy-to-Use, Actionable Resources

Each checklist and workflow is designed for quick reference and easy implementation, making it ideal for IT teams, security leaders, and business executives.

Enhance Your Incident Response Readiness

Being prepared is half the battle won. With the Ransomware Toolkit, your organisation can strengthen its security posture, reduce the risk of infection, and improve its response efficiency in the face of an attack.

Who Can Benefit from This Ransomware Toolkit?

This toolkit is ideal for:

IT Security Teams & CISOs: Strengthen your cybersecurity strategy with structured ransomware prevention and response measures.

Incident Response Teams: Enhance your readiness to detect and mitigate ransomware threats effectively.

Business Executives & Decision-Makers: Understand the critical steps in protecting your organisation from ransomware risks.

Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): Access free, high-quality security resources without needing a dedicated cybersecurity team.

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Training

We offer a host of courses including our NCSC Assured Training in Cyber Incident Planning and Response and our NCSC Assured Training in Building and Optimising Incident Response Playbooks.

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Cyber Crisis Tabletop Exercises

Scenario-based, verbally-simulated tabletop attack exercises that test your organisation's ability to effectively respond to a cyber-attack.

Ransomware Tabletop Exercise

Measure your organisation’s Ransomware Readiness with a unique blend of verbal and visual simulations and ransomware scenario walkthroughs.

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Specially designed for executive management, CEOs and boards of directors, engaging them in a business context to help explain the threats and risks from cyber-attacks.

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Ransomware Toolkit