Importance of a good strategy in tackling cyber-attacks

PROBABLY the most devastating cyber-attack to date, the WannaCry attack has had a colossal impact on organisations around the world. The exploit infected over 200,000 computers in 150 countries, crippling everything from hospitals to logistics firms.

While it will take months for forensic investigators to sift through the fallout, in the short term, the attack has provided a timely wake-up call to businesses in every industry about the importance of security.

Working closely with businesses large and small, we've had a unique insight into the real-world impact of WannaCry at Tata Communications. Here are three key learnings from the incident to help protect your organisation.