You cannot negotiate your way out of ransomware problems

Research into 461 ransomware incidents and 237 negotiations shows that technical resilience is more important than negotiation tactics. Victims with fully recoverable backups negotiate and pay significantly less often. In only 18.3% of incidents without communication was a payment made, compared to 66.7% when victims actually started negotiating. An offered discount increases the chance of … Read more

From vendor lock-in to digital autonomy

Governments need to approach IT procurement differently: less focus on standard software and more on open standards and open source. Large standard solutions often lead to overcapacity, high licensing costs, and a strong dependence on suppliers. Open standards improve interoperability and flexibility, while open source allows for more control over software and further development. Strategic … Read more