Government Organizations Lose Nearly a Month in Downtime for Every Ransomware Attack | Tripwire

Ransomware attacks on government entities have a longer impact than previously thought, with an average downtime of 27.8 days and daily costs of nearly $83,600. While some sectors, like healthcare, recover faster, government institutions struggle due to outdated systems and limited funding for cybersecurity. To mitigate the impact, government agencies should focus on prevention through measures like vulnerability management, multi-factor authentication, and data loss prevention tools.