There’s nothing quite like being on-site at an organization that has just been hit by ransomware — and I’ve been there. One of the most striking incidents I responded to involved a government entity that had invested millions in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity tools. Despite their significant spending, they lacked a cohesive cybersecurity strategy.
Their environment was protected by multiple firewalls, which gave them a dangerous false sense of security. But the real issue was deeper: their internal team had limited understanding of how attackers think, and they had never performed a comprehensive vulnerability assessment. There was no proactive defense, no detection capabilities, and no incident response plan in place. It was a chaotic, sobering scene — and a powerful reminder that tools alone don’t secure an organization. Strategy, mindset, and continuous validation do.
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