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EducationUniversity System Ransomware Defense
ClientMajor Research University
Recovery Time Objective4-24h
IndustryEducation
"During finals week, the timing couldn't have been worse. CryptaGuard ensured our students could complete their exams while we recovered from the attack."
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President Michael Thompson
University President, State Research University
Challenge
Ransomware outbreak during final exams affecting student records, research data, and online learning platforms.
Key Challenges:
- Encrypted critical payment processing infrastructure
- Potential data loss during recovery
- Customer-facing systems disruption
- Regulatory reporting requirements
Solution
Academic calendar-aware recovery with student data prioritization and zero-knowledge backup restoration.
Key Solutions:
- Isolated parallel recovery environment
- Real-time data integrity validation
- Phased restoration prioritizing critical services
- Enhanced monitoring and security controls
Result
Exam systems restored in 4 hours, full academic operations in 24 hours, 50,000 students unaffected.
4-24h
Recovery Time
100%
Data Recovery
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