The Ransomware Dilemma: Can You Stop It? No. But You Can Win With Sean Hanna

The Cyber Translator

🎙️ Host: Sean, Director & Founder of Nemstar, an Information Security Specialist Company in Belfast, UK.

🚀 Episode Summary:

Ransomware is one of the biggest cybersecurity threats today, but here’s the reality - you can’t prevent it completely. In this episode, Sean explains why it’s impossible to fully eliminate ransomware risk but highlights practical solutions to protect your business and recover swiftly when the worst happens.

We break down:

1️⃣ What is Ransomware? – A deep dive into how hackers use encryption to lock you out of your data.

2️⃣ Why You Can’t Prevent It – Understanding human error, vulnerabilities, and why no system is fully immune.

3️⃣ What You Can Do About It – The steps you need to take to minimise damage, including incident response, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans.

💡 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Ransomware relies on encryption, but it can be mitigated with the right preparation.

✔️ Prevention is impossible, but reducing risk through awareness and planning is crucial.

✔️ The key to recovery is a tested disaster recovery plan and timely detection.

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