Case Study: Ransomware Recovery & Advanced Threat Protection

Key Results

72 Hours
Recovery Time
From attack to full operations
200+
Threats Blocked
Monthly attack attempts prevented
0%
Data Loss
Complete data recovery achieved

The Challenge

Capital Investment Group suffered a devastating ransomware attack that encrypted critical client data and brought operations to a halt for 3 days. They needed immediate recovery assistance and a complete security rebuild to prevent future attacks while maintaining regulatory compliance and client confidence.

Our Solution

We provided immediate incident response and long-term protection:

Immediate Recovery

  • Forensic analysis to determine attack vector and scope
  • Secure data recovery from clean backup systems
  • Threat actor elimination and system cleaning

Advanced Threat Protection

  • Multi-layered security architecture with AI-powered threat detection
  • Zero-trust network implementation
  • Advanced email security with attachment sandboxing

Backup & Recovery Enhancement

  • Immutable backup systems with 15-minute recovery point objectives
  • Automated backup testing and verification
  • Disaster recovery procedures with regular testing

Implementation Process

Emergency response followed by systematic security enhancement:

Phase 1: Emergency Response (Days 1-14)

  • 24/7 incident response team deployment
  • Secure system recovery and data restoration
  • Forensic analysis and threat intelligence gathering

Phase 2: Security Rebuild (Months 1-3)

  • Complete network architecture redesign
  • Advanced threat protection deployment
  • Enhanced backup and recovery system implementation

Phase 3: Monitoring & Optimization (Months 4-6)

  • 24/7 security operations center monitoring
  • Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
  • Staff training and security awareness programs

Results Achieved

  • Complete recovery from ransomware attack with zero data loss
  • Multi-layered backup system with 15-minute recovery point objectives
  • Advanced threat detection preventing 200+ attacks monthly
  • Maintained regulatory compliance throughout recovery process
  • Client confidence restored with zero account losses
  • 95% reduction in security incidents year-over-year

Client Testimonial

"When we were hit by ransomware, NPC Data Guard was our lifeline. They not only got us back online quickly but built defenses that have kept us safe ever since. Their expertise in financial services made all the difference."

Jennifer Rodriguez

Managing Partner

Capital Investment Group