Securing Local Government Against Ransomware

This case study details the implementation of BullWall Ransomware Containment by the Municipality of Glyfada, Greece, to address the rising threat of ransomware attacks targeting public sector organizations. Glyfada faced challenges in finding an effective, easy-to-deploy solution that would not overburden their limited IT resources. The document outlines how BullWall's agentless design and lightweight footprint made it a suitable choice, contrasting with other security solutions that require extensive installations. The deployment process took one month, beginning with a learning phase to understand normal file movement patterns, followed by real-time monitoring. The case study highlights the solution's effectiveness in identifying atypical behavior during legitimate data management operations. Additionally, it discusses the importance of compliance readiness and the operational impact on Glyfada's small IT team, emphasizing the ease of management and the support from local partners. The Municipality recommends BullWall to other public sector entities facing similar ransomware threats.