The data from RiskRecon’s global ransomware study is conclusive: cyber hygiene directly impacts resilience. Organizations with poor hygiene face ransomware incidents 5.3x more frequently, and victimized companies are far more likely to expose unsafe services, misconfigured encryption, and unpatched software.

This isn’t just a global challenge—it’s a regional one too. In India, RiskRecon’s Cyber Posture Landscape research revealed that ~30% of assessed companies fall within the “Poor” or “Very Poor” hygiene categories. These organizations face the highest likelihood of ransomware disruption.

So, what can organizations do?

  • Continuously monitor suppliers to identify and manage poor performers

  • Require 24x7 security operations for operationally critical vendors

  • Prioritize cyber hygiene improvements such as patching, encryption, and exposure management

  • Leverage ratings and assessments to reduce risk at scale

Ransomware may be a long-term battle, but the path to reducing exposure is clear. Improving hygiene across your ecosystem is not just best practice—it is a proven defense.

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