Ransomware Readiness
What 'reasonable' security looks like for modern SMBs.
01 // EXECUTION_SEQUENCE
01**Ransomware attacks increased 67% in 2025**, with the average ransom demand reaching $2.73 million. Recovery expenses average $4.54 million—making the ransom itself only a fraction of total cost.
02**SMBs face disproportionate risk:** 82% of ransomware attacks now target organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees. Attackers recognize that SMBs typically lack dedicated security teams while possessing valuable data.
03**Paying the ransom does not guarantee recovery:** Only 65% of organizations that pay receive working decryption tools, and 42% of those report incomplete data recovery. The "guarantee" offered by attackers is worth exactly what you pay for it.
04**Four-layer defense reduces attack success by 89%:** Organizations implementing comprehensive prevention, detection, response, and recovery capabilities see dramatically improved outcomes compared to those relying on single-point solutions.
05**Immutable backups are the ultimate defense:** Organizations with tested, immutable backups recover from ransomware 96% faster than those without, reducing average recovery time from 22 days to less than 1 day.