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A California university turned to Launch for a proactive risk assessment—but a ransomware attack struck before remediation could begin. Thanks to Launch’s swift response and pre-existing insights, the threat was contained within hours. The university restored operations without paying a ransom and is now on a long-term path to cyber resilience.
This California university understood the need to improve its cybersecurity posture and engaged Launch to conduct a thorough risk assessment. The findings revealed major gaps—including the absence of system monitoring and vulnerability alerting.
Before remediation could begin, the worst-case scenario unfolded: a ransomware attack hit the university’s systems. Fortunately, our assessment meant Launch already had the context—and a head start on the response.
This engagement showcased how proactive risk management, rapid response, and forward-looking strategy can turn a cybersecurity crisis into a catalyst for resilience.
Launch mobilized a rapid-response remediation team to contain and neutralize the threat. We coordinated with the university’s cyber insurance provider and external forensics experts, acting quickly to:
Once operations were restored, we shifted back to the original plan—implementing long-term solutions to improve security posture and monitoring.
What began as a preventive engagement turned into a real-time test of resilience. And the university passed with flying colors:
As AI-enabled threats grow more sophisticated, proactive risk analysis and a reliable incident response team are more critical than ever. With a solid foundation in place, this university is equipped not just to defend against emerging attacks, but also to harness AI for stronger security—like generating simulated threat scenarios to stress-test defenses and identify gaps before they’re exploited.
This is why cyber hygiene is essential. As risks evolve, smart organizations focus on resilient systems that minimize exposure and maximize agility. In cybersecurity, a proactive strategy isn’t just smart—it’s invaluable.
With the right strategy and support, the university turned a major threat into a long-term advantage. Together, we transformed a moment of crisis into a lasting foundation for smarter, AI-ready security operations.
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