How does Fortinet help protect against ransomware?

Fortinet's approach to protecting against ransomware centers on comprehensive solutions that integrate endpoint protection with proactive threat intelligence updates. This dual approach allows organizations to actively monitor, detect, and respond to potential ransomware threats before they can cause significant harm.

Endpoint protection is crucial because it involves securing individual devices within a network, which are often the entry points for ransomware attacks. Fortinet's endpoint security mechanisms can identify malicious behavior, quarantine infected devices, and prevent the spread of ransomware to other parts of the network.

Proactive threat intelligence updates play a significant role, as they equip security systems with the latest information about emerging threats. By continuously receiving updates about known ransomware signatures and behavioral patterns, Fortinet solutions can promptly adapt and enhance their defenses against these specific threats.

In contrast, relying solely on static firewalls would not provide the dynamic protection needed against ransomware, as such firewalls mainly filter traffic based on predetermined rules without the ability to respond intelligently to new threats. Eliminating user access could severely hinder business operations, and while hard disk encryption contributes to data security, it does not prevent ransomware infections or reduce the risk of an attack. Thus, the combination of endpoint protection and threat intelligence is the most effective strategy Fortinet employs to mitigate ransomware threats.