What Is an Air Gap?
Air gapping is a security measure that helps organizations protect against ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat, with a reported average cost of $4.8 million per data breach in 2024. While air gapping cannot completely eliminate these threats, it can mitigate their impact when used alongside other security strategies.
- ▪Air gapping protects organizations from ransomware attacks by isolating critical systems.
- ▪Verizon reported that ransomware attacks are a top threat across 92% of industries this year.
- ▪The global average cost of a data breach in 2024 was USD 4.8 million, marking a 10% increase from the previous year.
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Air gapping helps protect organizations from financially crippling ransomware attacks, where data is held hostage by someone with unauthorized access until an organization agrees to pay. This year, Verizon reported that ransomware attacks remained a top threat across 92% of industries.1 And they're expensive: According to the Cost of a Data Breach Report, the global average cost of a data breach in 2024 was USD 4.8 million, a 10% increase over last year and the highest total ever. Ransomware attacks occur when hackers breach a system with malware, copying sensitive information and restricting physical access to authorized users. Some hackers have demanded double and even triple extortion fees to restore access to sensitive information.
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