Recent Cybersecurity and Ransomware Guidance That Every Business Should Be Reviewing | Akerman LLP

In response to the ever-increasing number of ransomware attacks, including several recent high-profile and high impact incidents, the Biden Administration has issued several alerts and guidance documents over the last month regarding steps businesses can take to prevent disruption of their operations due to ransomware and other cyberattacks. These documents are required reading for organizations in all sectors, though businesses that operate or control critical infrastructure assets should pay especially close attention. While the Administration is taking steps to prevent and respond to cyberattacks, the recent guidance makes clear that the Administration expects the private sector to do its part to limit the impact of ransomware attacks. 

This practice update summarizes some of the recent guidance from the White House and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”) to help businesses protect themselves against…

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