Here are the steps you can take to protect your company against ransomware attacks:

1. Keep software and operating systems updated: Regularly updating software and operating systems can help protect against known vulnerabilities that attackers may try to exploit.
2. Use a reputable antivirus program: A reputable antivirus program can help detect and remove malware, including ransomware, on your company’s devices.
3. Educate employees: Train employees on how to identify and avoid phishing emails and other social engineering tactics that attackers may use to deliver ransomware.
4. Use robust backups: Regularly back up important data and keep multiple copies in different locations, such as on a cloud server or external hard drive, in case a ransomware attack does occur.
5. Use security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and network segmentation to detect and prevent ransomware from spreading across the network.
6. Have a incident response plan in place: Having a plan in place for how to respond to a ransomware attack can help minimize damage and ensure a swift recovery.
7. Regularly test your incident response plan: Regularly testing your incident response plan can help ensure that it is effective and that all employees know what to do in the event of an attack.
8. Consider purchasing cyber insurance to protect your company against financial losses resulting from a ransomware attack.
9. Limit user privileges: Limit the number of employees who have access to sensitive data and restrict their ability to install software or make changes to the system.
10. Use application whitelisting: Use application whitelisting to block unauthorized software and prevent malware from executing on your company’s devices.
11. Monitor network activity: Regularly monitor network activity to detect unusual behavior and detect ransomware before it can encrypt your data.
12. Use encryption: Use encryption to protect sensitive data in case a ransomware attack does occur.
13. Conduct regular security assessments: Regularly conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement new security measures.
14. Keep a current inventory of all your IT assets: Keep a current inventory of all your IT assets, including hardware and software, so you can quickly identify any devices that have been impacted by a ransomware attack.
15. Be cautious of email attachments: Be cautious when opening email attachments, even if they are from a known sender.
16. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your data when accessing the internet or your company’s network remotely.
17. It’s important to note that no one step can guarantee protection against ransomware attack, instead it’s a combination of different measures that can help to minimize the risk and impact of a attack.