CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Ransomware Protection

Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware that prevents you from accessing your computer files, systems, or networks and demands you pay a ransom for their return. Ransomware attacks are both costly and damaging to an organization’s reputation.

CTE Ransomware Protection (CTE-RWP) continuously enforces file/folder level ransomware protection with minimal configuration and no modification to any applications on the endpoint/server. It monitors for any abnormal file activity caused by ransomware infected processes, and alerts or blocks (per user configuration) when such an activity is detected.

The best defense against ransomware is multifaceted. CTE-RWP monitors processes for abnormal I/O activity on files. Adding a license for CipherTrust Transparent Encryption (CTE) provides additional benefits to guard against ransomware including access policies. There are other means that will decrease your risk factors such as being aware of phishing scams (how malware infects your machines), anti-virus software, and regular data backups. CTE-RWP is a huge step in managing your risks of a ransomware attack.

CTE-RWP is a separate license purchase from CTE and can be used independently or in combination with a CTE license for multifaceted protection against ransomware. Both are managed through the central user interface within CipherTrust Manager.