Organizations today must be ready to race ransomware threats head-on, and at IANS, we help clients with practical ransomware exercises that are designed to do more than just check a compliance box.
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Rather than approaching ransomware readiness once per year, IANS Faculty AJ King advocates for conducting these critical tabletop simulations at least quarterly. This cadence can help teams continuously identify vulnerabilities and operational gaps, such as manual check payment processes, and improve overall preparedness. Watch the full video:
IANS tabletop sessions bring together both executive and technical teams, drawing out meaningful conversations and strategies during sessions that last two to four hours or more. These simulations replicate real-world response scenarios, ensuring organizations are prepared for the unexpected.
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IANS delivers the structure and guidance needed for cybersecurity teams to uncover actionable insights and boost resilience. Partner with IANS to run your next ransomware and tabletop exercise and transform readiness into resilience.
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