Containment

Containment refers to the limiting and preventing of further damage to a computer system or network. Containment is a part of incident response, right before the eradication of the threat. Examples of containing a cyber security incident include: Blocking and logging of unauthorized access, blocking malware sources, closing specific ports and servers, changing administrator passwords, relocating website home pages, and isolating systems or networks.

What Does This Mean For An SMB?

Your business needs to take proactive measures today to first reduce its chances of being hit by ransomware, phishing, or other cybersecurity attacks. Secondly, validate backups and disaster recovery plans are current and functioning in case you end up hit with ransomware. CyberHoot recommends the following best practices to avoid, prepare for, and prevent damage from these attacks:

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Related Terms: Eradication, Recovery, Revision

Source: Bluegrass Cyber Security

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