JANUS Associates is participating as a 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a global initiative every October that raises awareness about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect themselves from cybercrime. 

Ransomware is a fundamental business risk that demands attention in every boardroom. According to the 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, ransomware was present in a staggering 48% of all breaches, an all-time high that marks a steady and alarming rise from the previous year. The data is unequivocal: for most enterprises, ransomware is now the defining threat within the System Intrusion pattern, appearing in nearly three out of every four cases. These numbers should serve as a wake-up call for every executive, not just the IT team.

Organizations today rely heavily on Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to operate, manage, and secure their environments. These providers bring efficiency and expertise, but they also introduce a critical concentration of risk. With administrative control over systems, persistent remote access through RMM tools, and responsibility for monitoring and response, your provider effectively holds the keys to the kingdom (your environment).

In the modern world, businesses operate in an environment full of cyber threats. In this regard, cyber security management is more important than ever. Although conventional approaches are still relevant, new approaches are appearing to enhance the effectiveness of the protection against the constantly emerging  threats.

In today’s digital age, businesses are dependent on the internet. From internal communication amongst employees to fielding queries from customers and processing payments and payroll, the web is a crucial part of conducting business in the 21st century.

Law firms are a primary target for ransomware attacks, with cybercriminals targeting legal practices with sophisticated assault techniques.

Law firms are valuable targets for a multitude of reasons, but most recently they have been targeted as law firms are increasingly transitioning data to cloud-based platforms and web-based apps. While these technologies facilitate data accessibility, they also expand the attack surface and significantly increase the probability of vulnerabilities.