Find Your Ransomware Recovery Gaps Before an Attacker Does

CloudFirst's Ransomware Risk Assessment identifies the specific gaps in your backup isolation, clean restore capability, and recovery objectives that determine whether your organization survives an attack or doesn't.

Evaluate backup immutability and isolation posture
Test clean restore readiness across all platforms
Benchmark RTO/RPO against real recovery performance
Assess incident response and containment procedures
Identify data exfiltration exposure and gaps

THE PROBLEM

Most Organizations Think They're Prepared. Most Are Wrong.

Having backups is not the same as having recovery capability. Having a DR plan on a shared drive is not the same as having a tested, verified ability to restore clean systems under pressure. And having security tools in place does not mean your backup infrastructure is protected from the attack itself.

CloudFirst's Ransomware Risk Assessment evaluates the three capabilities that determine whether your organization survives a ransomware incident: backup isolation, clean restore readiness, and verified recovery objectives. You get a clear, written report showing exactly where the gaps are and how to close them.

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How the Assessment Works

Discovery Call

A 60-minute call with a CloudFirst security engineer to understand your environment: platforms, backup infrastructure, recovery procedures, and incident response processes. We ask the hard questions so the assessment covers what matters.

Analysis and Evaluation

Our team evaluates your ransomware readiness across all three capability areas. We benchmark your recovery objectives against tested performance, assess your isolation posture, and identify data exfiltration exposure.

Findings Report

Fixed monthly costs covering licensing guidance, deployment, security, and support. No surprise fees, no hidden uplift charges.

What the Assessment Covers

Backup Isolation

Immutability verification: can backups be altered or deleted, even by admins?
Credential separation: are backup credentials independent from production?
Air gap or logical separation assessment
Backup infrastructure attack surface review

Clean Restore Readiness

Anomaly detection capability on backup data
Isolated recovery environment availability
Last known clean recovery point identification
Application-level validation procedures (including IBM i integrity)

Verified Recovery Objectives

Stated RTO vs. tested RTO gap analysis
Stated RPO vs. actual backup frequency alignment
Recovery testing history and cadence
Tabletop exercise and decision authority review

Incident Response

Containment plan and escalation procedures
Decision authority documentation and rehearsal
External notification and communication plans
Insurance carrier coordination readiness

Data Exfiltration Exposure

SIEM/SOC detection and response capability
Outbound data flow monitoring
Sensitive data classification and access controls
Regulatory compliance impact assessment

Platform-Specific Coverage

IBM i save/restore integrity and BRMS review
AIX and Power Systems recovery procedures
Windows/Linux backup and recovery posture
Cross-platform dependency mapping

Don't Wait for an Attack to Find Your Gaps

Every gap identified is closable. Most can be addressed within a single quarter. The assessment is free, with no obligation.

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WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

Built for IT Leaders and Security Decision-Makers

The assessment delivers the most value when the right stakeholders participate. We recommend including:

CIOs, CTOs, and IT Directors

Understand your organization's recovery posture at the strategic level. The findings report translates technical gaps into business risk language suitable for board and executive communication.

Backup Administrators

Validate that your backup infrastructure can withstand a targeted attack. We evaluate immutability, credential isolation, and recovery procedures at the technical level your team operates in daily.

Incident Response and Security Teams

Test your containment, escalation, and communication plans against realistic ransomware scenarios. Identify decision authority gaps and process breakdowns before an incident exposes them.

Business Continuity and Compliance Leaders

Verify that your recovery capabilities align with regulatory requirements, insurance obligations, and business impact analysis. The report maps gaps to compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the CloudFirst Ransomware Risk Assessment include?

The assessment evaluates your backup isolation posture, clean restore capability, recovery time and recovery point objectives against tested benchmarks, incident response readiness, and data exfiltration exposure. You receive a written report with prioritized, actionable recommendations.

How long does the ransomware risk assessment take?

The initial discovery call takes approximately 60 minutes. CloudFirst engineers then analyze your environment and deliver a written findings report within two weeks. Most organizations can begin addressing identified gaps immediately.

Is the ransomware risk assessment really free?

Yes. The assessment is complimentary with no obligation. CloudFirst provides the assessment to help organizations understand their ransomware readiness posture. If gaps are identified, we present options, but there is no pressure to engage further.

Who should participate in the ransomware risk assessment?

We recommend including your IT Director or CTO, your backup administrator, and anyone responsible for incident response or business continuity planning. Having the right stakeholders ensures the assessment captures the full picture of your recovery posture.

Does CloudFirst assess IBM i environments specifically?

Yes. CloudFirst specializes in IBM i, AIX, and Power Systems environments alongside Windows and Linux. Our assessment covers platform-specific recovery considerations including IBM i save/restore integrity, BRMS configurations, and application-level dependencies that generic assessments miss.

What happens after I receive the findings report?

CloudFirst walks through the findings with your team in a follow-up call. If you choose to address identified gaps, we can provide remediation support through our Ransomware Recovery and Unified Defense services. There is no obligation to engage beyond the assessment.

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