In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, cyber threats are growing more sophisticated and dangerous than ever before. Among these, ransomware stands out as one of the most devastating threats, capable of paralysing businesses by encrypting critical data and demanding exorbitant ransoms for its release. At DASH, we’ve taken a bold step forward to combat this menace: ransomware protection is now standard across all our antivirus products.
This enhanced layer of security, built around the advanced features of Datto Ransomware Protection, ensures your business remains resilient against cyberattacks. Here’s why this move is a game-changer for your cybersecurity strategy and how our solution can protect your business from the ever-looming ransomware threat.
Why Standard Ransomware Protection is Essential
1. Rising Threat of Ransomware Ransomware attacks are on the rise, targeting businesses of all sizes and across industries. According to recent studies, ransomware attacks occur every 11 seconds globally, costing businesses billions of dollars annually. Making ransomware protection a standard feature ensures that every user has access to essential safeguards against this pervasive threat.
2. Business Continuity Ransomware attacks often lead to downtime, loss of customer trust, and significant financial losses. By integrating ransomware protection into all our antivirus products, we help ensure that your operations can continue uninterrupted, even in the face of a cyberattack.
3. Proactive Threat Mitigation Prevention is always better than cure. With ransomware protection built-in, our antivirus solutions proactively identify and neutralise threats before they can cause harm, saving your business from costly and time-consuming recovery efforts.

Key Features of our Ransomware Protection
Our cutting-edge ransomware protection serves as the backbone of our new standard offering. Here are some of the standout features that make it a robust and reliable solution:
1. Real-Time Threat Detection Datto’s advanced algorithms continuously monitor your system for suspicious activity. If ransomware is detected, the system immediately isolates the threat to prevent it from spreading.
2. Behavioural Analysis Using behavioural analysis, We can identify ransomware based on its actions, such as unusual encryption processes, even if the specific strain is previously unknown. This proactive approach ensures protection against new and emerging threats.
3. Device Isolation Upon detecting suspicious activity on your device - it is immediately isolated from your network to stop its spread. DASH can then determine what variant has been detected and work on return to operations
5. Centralised Management and Reporting With centralised management, you can easily monitor your systems, deploy updates, and review detailed reports on detected threats. This visibility and control are crucial for maintaining a strong security posture.
Benefits of Our Standard Ransomware Protection
1. Peace of Mind Knowing that your antivirus solution includes advanced ransomware protection gives you the confidence to focus on growing your business without constantly worrying about cyber threats.
2. Cost Savings By incorporating ransomware protection as a standard feature, we eliminate the need for additional purchases or third-party solutions.
3. Simplified Security Management With integrated protection, managing your cybersecurity becomes simpler and more efficient. A single solution to address multiple threats reduces complexity and ensures seamless protection.
4. Enhanced Resilience Should the worst happen, our ransomware protection ensures you’re prepared to recover quickly and effectively. This resilience is key to maintaining customer trust and minimising the impact of an attack.
Moving Forward Together
At DASH, we believe that robust cybersecurity is not a luxury but a necessity for every business. By making ransomware protection a standard feature in all our antivirus products, we’re taking a stand against cybercrime and empowering our customers to protect what matters most.