How to Use Forensic Analysis to Improve Ransomware Defense
Understanding the Threat: The Rising Tide of Ransomware Attacks Using forensic analysis for ransomware defense has become an indispensable strategy in our protocol to secure digital assets and maintain operational integrity. At Alvaka, we recognize the urgency posed by the [...]
Navigating the Maze: Recovery Steps After a Maze Ransomware Attack
Understanding the Threat of Maze Ransomware In today's digital age, the onslaught of cybersecurity threats poses a significant challenge to our operations and the integrity of our data. Among these dangers, Maze ransomware stands as a formidable adversary against businesses. [...]
Understanding the Legal Implications of a Ransomware Attack
Understanding the Grave Threat of Ransomware The legal implications of ransomware attacks have become a significant point of concern for businesses around the world, including those we protect at Alvaka. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that blocks access [...]
How to Prepare Your Business for a Potential Ransomware Attack
Understanding the Threat of Ransomware to Your Business Preparing business for ransomware attack has become an essential component of operational strategy as incidents of ransomware have sharply escalated in recent times. This form of malicious software blocks access to a [...]
How to Develop a Business Continuity Plan for Ransomware Scenarios
Understanding the Threat of Ransomware in Today's Digital Landscape As cybersecurity threats evolve, ransomware remains a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. A business continuity plan for ransomware is our safeguard against the debilitating effects such attacks can inflict. [...]
The Importance of Regular Cybersecurity Training to Prevent Ransomware Attacks
Opening Statement on the Prevalence of Ransomware Attacks Cybersecurity training to prevent ransomware has become an imperative aspect of corporate defense mechanisms as the digital landscape is increasingly being marred by sophisticated cyber threats. Ransomware, a form of malware designed [...]
Smoke testing is a term used to describe the testing process for servers after patches are applied. 
Estimating an average time for patching servers and PCs can be a bit tricky. It can vary from one month to the next, depending upon the number and complexity of the patches released by your software vendors. You must consider all versions of operating systems and have a complete inventory of all your application software to do this job correctly. Our experience has shown that manual patching of systems takes on average of about 1.5 hours each.
This is a basic cost calculator for you to compute your typical monthly cost for patching your servers, PCs, laptops, tablets and associated application software. It also forms the basis for you to begin calculating your Return on Investment for software patching, or for comparison with alternatives to the manual process of patching operating systems and application software—such as Patch Management as a Service, also known as Vulnerability Management as a Service.
