It starts like any other Monday.
A few slow computers, a missed payroll file, maybe a couple of bounced emails. But within hours, the full reality sets in: you’ve been hit with ransomware.
That’s the exact scenario a business owner in Austin faced—and the aftermath wasn’t just frustrating. It was financially devastating.
The Real Risk of Ransomware
This local business had what many companies consider “basic protection.” But when ransomware locked down their servers, backups were infected too. The ransom demand came next, with a countdown.
What followed:
- 11 days offline
- $100K+ in lost revenue and remediation
- A permanent hit to reputation
They had no playbook. No tested response. No trusted IT partner on speed dial.
How CTTS Helps You Stay Ready
At CTTS, we don't wait for clients to experience disaster—we simulate it. Our approach includes:
- Breach Readiness Assessments (included in every MSP agreement)
- Multi-layered security to block threats before they reach you
- Backup and recovery testing—because backups that aren’t tested don’t count
- Ongoing monitoring to catch red flags early
- Employee training to stop the most common threat vector: human error
You don’t need scare tactics. You need a real plan, a proven partner, and tools that work.
Best Practices for Breach Prevention
- Require MFA for all critical systems
- Use a layered approach: email, endpoint, firewall, DNS, cloud
- Test your backups monthly
- Train staff quarterly on phishing and social engineering
- Work with an MSP that proactively simulates breaches
Don't wait for disaster to take action.
Book a free ransomware readiness assessment with CTTS and gain peace of mind today.
FAQs About Ransomware
Q1: How do ransomware attacks usually start?
A: Most begin with a phishing email or compromised credentials, often from users who didn’t know better.
Q2: Aren’t backups enough protection?
A: Only if they’re isolated, encrypted, and tested regularly. Most backups fail when it matters most.
Q3: How much does breach readiness cost?
A: With CTTS, it’s included in our managed services stack. We believe planning is protection.
Contact CTTS today for IT support and managed services in Austin, TX. Let us handle your IT so you can focus on growing your business. Visit CTTSonline.com or call us at (512) 388-5559 to get started!