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Ransomware Protection That Actually Works: Zero Incidents, Guaranteed

Ransomware attacks cost Ohio SMBs an average of $200,000-$500,000 per incident — and that's before reputational damage and regulatory fines. Traditional antivirus detects ransomware after it begins executing. Securafy stops it before a single file is encrypted.

Quick Answer

Securafy's ransomware protection is built on Zero Trust Application Control — a default-deny architecture that prevents any unauthorized application from executing on your endpoints. Unlike antivirus which detects known ransomware, ZTAC blocks all unknown executables by default, making it mathematically impossible for ransomware to run. Every Securafy Secure-CARE and Comply-CARE client has experienced zero ransomware incidents since adoption.

Why Traditional Ransomware Protection Fails

Antivirus and EDR tools detect ransomware by matching signatures or behavioral patterns — after execution has begun. Sophisticated ransomware variants, zero-days, and fileless attacks bypass signature-based detection entirely. By the time an alert fires, files may already be encrypted.

The fundamental problem: Detection-based security is reactive. It requires the threat to be known, to execute, and to trigger a detection rule before action is taken. Ransomware operators know this and specifically design variants to evade these systems.

The Securafy difference: Zero Trust Application Control doesn't detect threats — it prevents execution entirely. Every application, script, and executable must be on an approved allowlist before it can run. Unknown software — including unknown ransomware — is blocked before it starts.

How Securafy's Ransomware Prevention Works

Default-deny architecture: Every endpoint is configured to block any application not on the approved list. Your legitimate business software runs without interruption. Everything else — including ransomware delivered via phishing, malicious downloads, or supply chain attacks — is blocked at execution.

ThreatLocker implementation: Securafy deploys ransomware prevention through ThreatLocker, an application allowlisting platform purpose-built for MSP delivery. Policies are managed centrally by Securafy — your team requests software through normal helpdesk channels and Securafy approves or denies within your SLA.

24/7 Human-Operated SOC: Even with ZTAC active, Securafy's SOC monitors for anomalous behavior, attempted execution of blocked applications, and lateral movement attempts. Any blocked execution is investigated and reported.

The Business Case: Ransomware Prevention vs. Recovery

A 25-person Ohio professional services firm paid $340,000 in ransomware recovery costs in 2024 — not including 12 days of downtime that cost the business an additional $84,000 in lost revenue. Their cybersecurity spend at the time: $900/year in antivirus.

Securafy's Secure-CARE tier at a flat-rate per-user investment for 25 users costs a fraction of a single ransomware incident — and includes a contractual zero-ransomware commitment. For most businesses, prevention pays for itself the first time it works.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every Secure-CARE and Comply-CARE client receives a contractual zero-ransomware commitment. Securafy has maintained this guarantee across its entire client base since adopting Zero Trust Application Control.
No. The initial deployment includes a learning phase where all currently-running applications are cataloged and approved before enforcement begins. New software requests are handled through your helpdesk — typically approved within your response SLA.
Email attachments are a primary delivery vector for ransomware. Secure-CARE includes email security that blocks malicious attachments and links before they reach endpoints. Even if a malicious attachment arrives, ZTAC prevents the payload from executing.
Both are essential. Ransomware prevention stops the attack before it happens. Tested, verified backups protect you against other data loss scenarios — hardware failure, accidental deletion, and the rare case where a threat actor gains access before prevention can engage. Securafy includes backup monitoring and restore testing in all tiers.

Start With a Free Ransomware Risk Assessment

Find out exactly how your current environment would withstand a ransomware attack. Securafy's assessment identifies your specific gaps and builds a prevention roadmap — at no charge.