A friend of mine just told me that the school where they work wants to redesign their network to make it more reliable and secure after a recent ransomware attack. They realized the need for stricter policies, and while I thought about Active Directory, I also considered whether Azure AD (Entra ID) or Intune might be better options. I haven't explored these options deeply yet. Do you think Intune would be a good fit for a school system?
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It's crucial for them to analyze how the breach happened in the first place. Ransomware incidents often stem from user actions, like plugging in an infected USB or downloading a harmful file. Just redesigning the network may not suffice. Investing in proper tools that can block or reduce future attacks is essential—think of solutions like SentinelOne or Huntress alongside quality antivirus software. They should also implement firewalls with threat scanning, email filtering to catch malware, and most importantly, train users on security practices. Off-site, immutable backups are key for disaster recovery as well.
That's true, but remember that the entire network needs to be fortified, not just the prevention tools. A redesign should consider all security angles, not just focus on blocking threats.