Ransomware remains one of the most significant cybersecurity threats facing government agencies today. A single successful attack can cripple essential services, expose sensitive citizen data, and erode public trust. According to recent studies, the global average cost of a data breach in 2024 reached $4.88 million—a record high. For government institutions managing sensitive and mission-critical data, the impact is often even greater.
Despite strict measures, ransomware has already affected high-profile public institutions such as the Los Angeles Superior Court and UMC Health System. The reality is clear: agencies cannot prevent 100% of attacks. Instead, they must focus on cyber resiliency—building strategies that prioritize recovery and continuity, even in the face of inevitable threats.
The surge in ransomware attacks against the public sector is driven by several factors: rapid data growth, outdated legacy systems, limited visibility, and tight resources. But what makes matters worse is that cybercriminals are no longer just targeting production systems—they’re going after backups.
A Rubrik Zero Labs study found that in 96% of ransomware attacks, backup systems were targeted, and in 74% of cases, attackers were at least partially successful. This highlights the urgent need for immutable backups that cannot be modified or deleted.
By modernizing backup and recovery strategies with solutions like Rubrik, agencies can ensure resilience against ransomware without relying on outdated legacy systems.
Traditional recovery from ransomware can take weeks or months, leaving agencies struggling to restore services quickly. Rubrik changes the equation. By storing all data in an immutable format, Rubrik prevents cybercriminals from encrypting or deleting backups.
With Rubrik, agencies can:
This combination of immutability, speed, and intelligence allows government agencies to remain operational even when targeted by ransomware, maintaining both resilience and public trust.
At One Depot, we understand the challenges government agencies face in today’s evolving cyber threat landscape. As part of our cybersecurity solutions portfolio, we proudly offer Rubrik, a modern backup and recovery platform designed to help agencies outsmart ransomware and secure mission-critical data.
By integrating Rubrik immutable backups into your agency’s cybersecurity strategy, you can ensure:
Government agencies cannot afford prolonged disruptions or compromised data integrity. With One Depot and Rubrik, your organization can achieve true cyber resilience—ensuring uninterrupted public services and safeguarding critical information against evolving ransomware threats.
Contact One Depot today to schedule a Rubrik demo and explore how immutable backups can transform your cybersecurity defense.
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