Ransomware Containment for Financial Services Firm

A mid-sized financial advisory firm faced a ransomware attack that encrypted critical systems. Emry Networks contained the breach, restored operations, and strengthened long-term security posture.

Project Snapshot

• Industry: Financial Services
• Employees: 40+
• Locations: Single HQ with remote advisors
• Incident Type: Ransomware attack
• Downtime Before Intervention: 18 hours

Challenges Identified

• Encrypted file servers and shared drives
• No network segmentation
• Outdated endpoint protection
• Incomplete backup verification process

Actions Taken

1. Immediate Containment

• Isolated infected endpoints
• Disabled compromised user accounts
• Blocked malicious outbound traffic

2. System Recovery

• Verified clean backup restore points
• Rebuilt affected servers
• Restored 95% of data within 36 hours

3. Security Reinforcement

• Implemented network segmentation
• Deployed advanced endpoint detection
• Enabled multi-factor authentication
• Configured continuous monitoring alerts

Outcome

• Full operational recovery in under 48 hours
• No ransom payment required
• Improved backup integrity and monitoring
• Reduced future attack surface significantly

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