Precicom / Techno Blog / Hacking and Ransomware: Proactive Cybersecurity to Safeguard Business Continuity
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16 June 2025
Hacking incidents and ransom demands are increasingly paralyzing organizations. Discover how to strengthen your cybersecurity posture with a preventive, long-term strategy against today’s most common cyber risks.
Everything runs smoothly—until it doesn’t. Suddenly, servers are down, data is compromised, teams are in disarray, and operations grind to a halt. A hacking or ransomware attack doesn’t just impact IT systems—it jeopardizes the very purpose and long-term viability of your organization.
The impacts of a cyberattack are often systemic:
Unfortunately, these effects can last for weeks—or even months.
In a constantly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity risks are no longer just an IT issue—they’re a governance concern. Most incidents stem from a lack of resources, time, or expert guidance. A sustainable approach involves stronger risk management, clear processes, and an organizational culture rooted in vigilance.
Without a well-defined response plan, organizations are often caught off guard:
per attack,
all business sizes
A significant
hit by ransomware
ended up giving in
the ransom
…of these companies paid
or more
These amounts don’t include losses that are truly priceless: reputation, credibility, workplace climate, external relationships, or critical service interruptions. The list goes on—and the damage can severely impact growth opportunities and business continuity.
Taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity helps you anticipate attacks before they happen. The organizations that are best prepared are those that:
Here are four key services to help prevent cyberattacks and improve your incident response readiness:
Get a comprehensive analysis of your technical, governance, application, and operational (OT) security measures.
Put your systems to the test with internal, external, application, cloud, and Wi-Fi penetration testing conducted in controlled environments.
Strengthen your teams’ awareness and reflexes against the growing, ever-present risk of social engineering attacks.
Test your frontline team’s responses with a simulated crisis scenario designed to clarify roles and support quick, informed decision-making.
Increasingly required by funding partners, a tested incident response plan—one that your teams know well—allows you to react effectively. It’s a cornerstone of any cybersecurity strategy.
When it comes to cybersecurity, improvisation is not an option. By choosing a proactive approach, you’re actively protecting:
A clear plan, well-defined roles, and a fast response—these are the keys to minimizing the impact.
Our experts help public, parapublic, and private organizations develop tailored cybersecurity strategies. Together, we’ll strengthen your resilience against cyber threats and support your long-term sustainability.
Create your incident response plan or implement key prevention solutions to keep your operations running—before a threat strikes!
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