Post-Ransomware Recovery Checklist — What to Do Immediately After an Attack
If your business has been hit by ransomware, every second counts. Download the step-by-step checklist to take the right actions—in the right order—to minimize damage and recover faster.
- Immediate, step-by-step actions
- Avoid costly mistakes
- Recover faster and safer
Immediate Actions to Take After a Ransomware Attack
First five moves: disconnect affected systems; preserve evidence; notify IT & security; assess clean backups; report the incident.
The full checklist covers containment, eradication, recovery, and prevention—20+ expert moves.
Avoid These Costly Recovery Mistakes
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About Keystone IT
For nearly 20 years, Keystone IT has helped organizations defend against and recover from cyberattacks.
We specialize in cybersecurity, incident response, and ransomware prevention—with rapid containment and minimal downtime.
- Rapid containment and secure recovery
- Defense-in-depth hardening
- Clear, business-first communication
FAQs: What to Do After Ransomware
Should we pay the ransom?
Usually no. Payment doesn’t guarantee recovery and may increase future risk.
Can we recover without paying?
Often yes—if you have clean, recent backups and proper containment.
Who needs to be notified?
Legal counsel can advise on regulatory and contractual notifications.
How fast can we be back up?
It depends on scope, backups, and environment; having a plan dramatically shortens recovery.
How do we prevent this again?
Training, EDR, least privilege, MFA, and a tested backup/restore plan.