Ransomware Readiness Assessment
Know how ransomware-ready you really are
We assess your organisation using the same routes criminals use to deploy ransomware, then show you exactly where to strengthen your defences.
Assess my readiness How it works
- CREST & CHECK accredited testers
- UK-based account team
- Live results platform
- No-obligation scoping call
Overview
Ransomware is a question of when, not if
Ransomware remains one of the most damaging threats a business can face. Beyond any ransom demand, an attack can take critical systems offline and leave lasting reputational harm, while generative AI is giving threat actors new ways to scale and refine their campaigns.
Our ransomware readiness assessment examines your attack surface through the eyes of an attacker. By combining social engineering, penetration testing and vulnerability scanning, we reveal how resilient you would be, what needs to improve and where gaps exist in your response plan.
The assessment is delivered in partnership with Rootshell Security, a CREST and CHECK accredited provider, and is offered as a 12-month package that can be tailored to your risk appetite and budget.
What's included
What the assessment covers
Three areas of testing reflect the most common paths to a ransomware compromise.
Phishing and social engineering
We measure how likely staff are to fall for phishing, SMiShing and vishing, or to click links and open malicious attachments.
Perimeter defences
Technical controls and perimeter gateways are stress-tested to see whether malicious content gets through.
Server and workstation reviews
Audits and build reviews of nominated systems check alignment with security best practice.
Controlled payload testing
We safely detonate controlled payloads and non-sanctioned executables to see whether endpoint defences stop them.
Password policy and audit
Password policies and user passwords are reviewed to uncover weak credentials attackers could exploit.
Public-facing systems
Unauthenticated, and optionally authenticated, testing of external infrastructure and applications, with manual confirmation to remove false positives.
How it works
How it works
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Discover your needs
Share your security requirements and concerns, and we will follow up to understand your environment.
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Tailor the package
We shape the scope across social engineering, system and network testing and external assessment to match your risk appetite and budget.
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Onboard to the platform
You gain access to a central vulnerability management platform and can bring in previous vulnerability data.
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Test, report and reassess
Findings are delivered with clear remediation advice, and regular reassessment keeps pace as threats and vulnerabilities evolve.
Benefits
What you gain
Uncover hidden risk
Surface vulnerabilities you did not know existed before they become a way in for attackers.
Evidence for the board
Give directors and stakeholders data-backed assurance about your ability to withstand ransomware.
Reduce financial impact
Address weaknesses early, before they turn into a costly breach and recovery effort.
Invest where it matters
Prioritise security spending on the controls that will make the biggest difference, while supporting regulatory compliance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is ransomware?
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts an organisation's data and demands payment in exchange for the key to unlock it. Some variants focus on disrupting services rather than encryption alone.
How does ransomware usually get in?
The most common routes are phishing emails, malicious links and compromised downloads. That is why social engineering testing forms the first part of our assessment.
Can ransomware be completely prevented?
No organisation can rule it out entirely. However, a well-designed security strategy significantly reduces both the likelihood of an attack succeeding and the damage it can cause.
What is the best defence against ransomware?
A layered approach works best: regular staff training, reliable backups, effective threat detection and an incident response plan that has been tested. Our assessment helps you see how well each layer is performing.
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