Ransomware Recovery & Prevention
Rapid containment and recovery from a ransomware attack, minimizing downtime and preventing data loss for a manufacturing company.
Executive Summary
A mid-sized manufacturing company fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack that encrypted critical production systems. Our incident response team was engaged to contain the threat, recover operations, and implement preventive measures.
The Incident
- Attack Vector: Phishing email with malicious attachment
- Impact: 150+ endpoints encrypted, production halted
- Ransom Demand: $500,000 in Bitcoin
- Initial Response Time: 12 hours before our engagement
Our Response
sequenceDiagram
participant Client
participant IR_Team as Incident Response Team
participant Systems
Client->>IR_Team: Initial Alert
IR_Team->>Client: Immediate Containment
IR_Team->>Systems: Isolate Affected Systems
IR_Team->>Client: Assessment & Recovery Plan
IR_Team->>Systems: Data Restoration
IR_Team->>Client: System Hardening
IR_Team->>Client: Training & Prevention
Recovery Metrics
| Metric | Before | After | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Time Objective (RTO) | 72+ hours | 4 hours | 94% reduction |
| Data Loss | 3 days | 15 minutes | 99.9% improvement |
| Endpoint Protection | Basic AV | Advanced EDR | 360° protection |
| Employee Training | Annual | Quarterly + Phishing Tests | 4x more frequent |
Prevention Framework
flowchart TD
A[Email Filtering] --> B[Endpoint Protection]
B --> C[Backup & Recovery]
C --> D[Network Segmentation]
D --> E[User Training]
E --> F[Incident Response Plan]
F --> G[Regular Testing]
Results
- 100% Data Recovery without paying ransom
- 4-hour RTO achieved (down from 72+ hours)
- Zero recurring incidents in 12+ months
- Comprehensive security awareness program implemented
Client Testimonial
“When ransomware hit, we thought we’d lost everything. Datolab’s team worked around the clock to restore our systems and implemented measures to prevent future attacks. Their expertise saved our business.”
— Robert Taylor, CIO
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