Ransomware Readiness Checklist for Small Businesses
By Softstar Movement
Most attacks are preventable
Multi-factor authentication
Turn on MFA for email, VPN, and admin accounts.
Managed endpoint protection
Modern EDR detects behavior, not just signatures.
Patch management
Close known holes within days, not months.
Immutable backups
Keep a copy attackers can't encrypt.
Staff training
Phishing simulations turn employees into your first line of defense.