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# How Managed Security Service Providers Can Help Protect Against Ransomware

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Ray Steen, Chief Strategy Officer of MainSpring was the featured guest for Brilliance Security Magazine's [podcast](https://brilliancesecuritymagazine.com/cybersecurity/how-managed-security-service-providers-can-help-protect-against-ransomware/) discussing how managed security service providers can help protect against ransomware.

*Podcast topics included:*

- The common vulnerabilities threat actors exploit to launch a ransomware attack.
- The relationship between the size of a business and the likelihood it will be a victim of Ransomware.
- What small businesses and SMBs can do to protect against a ransomware attack, and what should they do if they are victimized.
- How MSSPs can assist their clients before and after an attack.

*MainSpring is your go-to for IT strategy and support. Our award-winning managed services are handled by a diverse team of experts on the cutting edge of business technology, with decades of combined experience serving small-to-medium sized businesses. We adopt a proactive mindset to every customer, taking ownership of your results and working diligently to exceed your business needs. To learn more, [contact us](https://gomainspring.com/contact/) today.*

### About the Author

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Ray Steen is Co-Owner & CEO for MainSpring and has been with the firm since 2014. With over 25 years of experience in strategy, consulting and communications, his expertise arms clients with the strategies, tools and resources to meet their mission. Ray is a proud dad and coach of 5 kids, a fantasy sports nut and bleeds for the Chicago Bears and Boston Celtics.

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